Japan Has Y2.849 Trillion Current Account
(RTTNews) - Japan posted a current account surplus of 2.849 trillion yen in May, the Ministry of Finance said on Monday.
That exceeded expectations for a surplus of 2.07 trillion yen following the 2.52 trillion yen surplus in April.
Imports were up 9.3 percent on year to 9.241 trillion yen, while exports jumped 12.1 percent to 8.132 trillion yen for a trade deficit of 1.107 trillion yen.
The capital account saw a deficit of 11.7 billion yen, while the financial account had a surplus of 1.258 trillion yen.
read more
Bank Of Japan Keeps Key Rate Unchanged
The Bank of Japan left its key interest rate unchanged as widely expected on Thursday and retained a cautious approach as political instability and looming US presidential election added concerns about economic outlook. In a unanimous vote, the Policy Board decided to maintain the uncollateralized overnight call rate to remain at around 0.25 percent. This was the highest since late 2008.
RTTNews
|
19h 26min ago
Japan Retail Sales Gain 0.5% On Year In September
The value of retail sales in Japan was up 0.5 percent on year in September, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry said on Thursday - coming in at 13.489 trillion yen.
RTTNews
|
1 day ago
Japan Industrial Output Climbs 1.4% In September
Industrial production in Japan was up a seasonally adjusted 1.4 percent on month in September, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry said on Thursday.
RTTNews
|
1 day ago
Japan Jobless Rate Falls To 2.4% In September
The unemployment rate in Japan came in at a seasonally adjusted 2.4 percent in September, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications said on Tuesday.
RTTNews
|
3 days ago
Tokyo Inflation Falls Below 2%
Inflation in Japan's capital Tokyo fell below 2 percent for the first time since May, data from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications showed Friday. Excluding fresh food, consumer price inflation weakened to 1.8 percent in October from 2.0 percent in September. Inflation was seen at 1.7 percent. The rate fell below 2.0 percent for the first time in five months.
RTTNews
|
6 days ago
Japan Private Sector Contracts For First Time In 4 Months
Japan's private sector fell into the contraction zone for the first time in four months in October, the Purchasing Managers' survey compiled by S&P Global showed on Thursday. The au Jibun Bank flash composite output index posted 49.4 compared to 52.0 in the previous month. A score below 50 suggests contraction. Both manufacturing and services shrank in October due to a muted economy.
RTTNews
|
7 days ago
Japan Inflation Slows To 2.5% On Year In September
Overall nationwide consumer prices in Japan were up 2.5 percent on year in September, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications said on Friday.
RTTNews
|
14 days ago
Japan Has Y294.3 Billion Trade Shortfall
Japan posted a merchandise trade deficit of 294.3 billion yen in September, the Ministry of Finance said on Thursday.
RTTNews
|
15 days ago
