10-August-2026
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Japan Posts First Current Account Deficit in Nearly 1-1/2 Years
10-Aug-2026

Japan recorded a current account deficit in June for the first time in 17 months, data from the finance ministry showed on Monday, as robust investment in domestic markets from overseas investors boosted the size of dividend payouts.

News Source:- https://money.usnews.com/investing/news/articles/2026-08-09/japan-posts-first-current-account-deficit-in-nearly-1-1-2-years