
Japan’s current account surplus narrowed to 728.8 billion yen in December, falling short of forecasts as a services deficit weighed on the balance; exports rose for a fourth straight month, while the yen weakened after the data release.
Japan’s current account surplus rose 15.5% year-on-year to ¥2.8335 trillion in October, marking a ninth straight surplus but missing market expectations, as increased overseas dividend income offset a modest goods balance; the yen traded at 155.024 per dollar.