Japan Has Y670.2 Billion Trade Surplus In September

Japan had a merchandise trade surplus of 670.2 billion yen in September, the Ministry of Finance said on Thursday.

That beat forecasts for a surplus of 556.8 billion yen following the downwardly revised 112.6 billion yen surplus in August (originally 113.6 billion yen).

Exports climbed 14.1 percent on year, missing forecasts for a gain of 15.0 percent and down from 18.1 percent in the previous month.

Imports picked up an annual 12.0 percent versus expectations for 14.7 percent and down from 15.2 a month earlier.

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