Event Brief
Japan current account surplus hits record high in March
Filed: May 13, 2026 at 4:04 AM ET
Summary: Japan’s current account surplus rose to ¥4.7 trillion in March, a record and up 29.1% year on year.
WHO: Japan
WHAT: Japan reported a record current account surplus of ¥4.7 trillion in March.
WHEN: May 13, 2026 at 3:20 AM ET
WHERE: Japan
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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