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07.07.202623:50:00UTC+00Japan’s Adjusted Current Account Narrows Sharply in May 2026

Japan’s adjusted current account surplus shrank notably in May 2026, falling to 306.45T from 421.11T recorded in April 2026, according to the latest data updated on 7 July 2026.

The month-on-month decline signals a significant easing in Japan’s external surplus position heading into mid-2026. While the figures confirm that Japan continues to post a positive current account balance, the sizeable drop in May may draw attention from investors and policymakers monitoring the country’s trade performance, income flows, and overall external resilience.

Market participants are likely to watch upcoming releases closely to assess whether May’s reading reflects a temporary adjustment or the start of a more sustained narrowing in Japan’s current account surplus.

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