Economic Buzz: Japan Current Account Surplus At Y187.2 Billion In December
Japan registered a current account surplus of 187.2 billion yen in December, the Ministry of Finance said on Monday, down from the 433.0 billion yen surplus in November.
The trade balance reflected a deficit of 395.6 billion yen following the 636.8 billion yen deficit in the previous month.
Exports were up 19.3 percent on year to 7.100 trillion yen, accelerating from the 10.8 percent spike a month earlier. Imports added an annual 6.7 percent to 7.496 trillion yen after gaining 2.2 percent in November.
Japan registered a current account surplus of 187.2 billion yen in December, the Ministry of Finance said on Monday, down from the 433.0 billion yen surplus in November.
The trade balance reflected a deficit of 395.6 billion yen following the 636.8 billion yen deficit in the previous month.
Exports were up 19.3 percent on year to 7.100 trillion yen, accelerating from the 10.8 percent spike a month earlier. Imports added an annual 6.7 percent to 7.496 trillion yen after gaining 2.2 percent in November.
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