Japan will release Trade Balance numbers for Feb, today at 2350GMT.

The Trade Balance median forecast is around 11.0 Bio Yen, Jan showed 952.6 Bio, a record shortfall.

Forecast for Exports for Feb(y/y) is -47.1%, compared to -45.7% reported for Jan.

Forecast for Imports for Feb(y/y) is -38.5%, compared to -31.7% reported for Jan.

At 0200 GMT Governor Yamaguchi will speak to business leaders in Otaru.