Japan's trade balance swings to deficit amid weak yen

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] · 2026-06-17 04:07

Japan experienced a trade deficit in May for the first time in four months, primarily due to the yen's depreciation. This weakened currency increased the cost of imports, despite a decrease in import volumes. The deficit was influenced by factors including oil prices and international trade dynamics. AI

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Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · thejapantimes · 2026-06-17 04:07

For the first time in four months, Japan's trade balance swung to a deficit as the weak yen inflated the value of imports, even as volumes fell. https://www. ja

For the first time in four months, Japan's trade balance swung to a deficit as the weak yen inflated the value of imports, even as volumes fell. https://www. japantimes.co.jp/business/2026 /06/17/economy/may-trade-balance/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon # business # econom…

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For the first time in four months, Japan's trade balance swung to a deficit as the weak yen inflated the value of imports, even as volumes fell. https://www. ja

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