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08 Jul 2026, 08:04
Japan Current Account Surplus Misses Forecasts in May
Japan’s current account surplus came in below market expectations in May, although the country continued to post a solid external balance supported by its trade and overseas investment income.
The seasonally unadjusted current account surplus totaled ¥3.968 trillion, falling short of economists’ expectations for ¥4.121 trillion. However, the figure was slightly higher than the ¥3.908 trillion surplus recorded in April.
Japan’s current account surplus came in below market expectations in May, although the country continued to post a solid external balance supported by its trade and overseas investment income.
The seasonally unadjusted current account surplus totaled ¥3.968 trillion, falling short of economists’ expectations for ¥4.121 trillion. However, the figure was slightly higher than the ¥3.908 trillion surplus recorded in April.