Japan Has Y754.506 Billion Trade Deficit In March

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Japan Has Y754.506 Billion Trade Deficit In March

(RTTNews) - Japan posted a merchandise trade deficit of 754.506 billion yen in March, the Ministry of Finance said on Thursday.

That beat forecasts for a deficit of 1,294.8 billion yen following the 898.1 billion yen shortfall in February.

Exports were up 4.3 percent on year at 8.458 trillion yen - also exceeding expectations for an increase of 2.6 percent following the 6.5 percent gain in the previous month.

Imports were up 7.3 percent at 9.578 trillion yen, beneath forecasts for a gain of 11.4 percent and slowing from 8.3 percent a month earlier.

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Japan Industrial Output Adds 0.5% In May

Japan Industrial Output Adds 0.5% In May

Industrial production in Japan was up a seasonally adjusted 0.5 percent on month in May, the ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry said on Monday.
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