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2026.07.0723:50:00UTC+00Japan’s Current Account Surplus Edges Higher in May 2026

Japan’s current account n.s.a. surplus rose slightly in May 2026, signaling continued external strength despite only modest month-on-month momentum. The balance increased to 3.968 trillion yen in May from 3.907 trillion yen in April 2026.

The uptick, though incremental, underscores Japan’s ongoing ability to generate a solid surplus on its international transactions, supported by trade flows and income from overseas assets. The latest figures, updated on 7 July 2026, will feed into market assessments of Japan’s external position and may inform expectations around currency dynamics and broader macroeconomic stability.

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