Due at 2350GMT from Japan … (in just a few minutes time)

Trade balance for December:

  • expected is Y -735.2bn, prior was Y -893.5bn

Trade balance (adjusted) for December:

  • expected is Y -743.1bn, prior was Y -925.0bn

Exports for December y/y:

  • expected is 11.2%, prior was 4.9%

Imports for December y/y:

  • expected is 2.0%, prior was -1.6%

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We’ll also get the Minutes from the Bank of Japan December 18/19 meeting