Ministry of Finance

Japan posted a trade surplus in February. Japan's trade surplus came in at 32.9 billion yen ($395 million) for the month, after a deficit of ¥1.475 trillion in January, the Ministry of Finance said. Economists were expecting a ¥110 billion deficit for the month. Japan's exports for the month...

Japanese authorities reported a trade deficit for last month that was the biggest January trade deficit on record. A strong yen, after effects from last year's natural disasters and weakening demand in China and Europe were the major contributing factors to Japan's growing trade deficit. The...

The Yen tonight has retreated from a 15-year high against the dollar on speculation the Bank of Japan and the nation's government will intervene to stem the currency's advance. The Yen is seen as a safe-haven trade during times of economic turmoil and low growth. Japanese Finance Minister Yoshihiko...