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Japan Imports YoY

Latest Release

Jun 15, 2022

Actual

48.9%

Forecast

43.6%

28.3%

This report indicates the change in the value of imported goods and services versus the same month in the prior year.

A reading that is stronger than forecast is generally supportive (bullish) for the JPY, while a weaker than forecast reading is generally negative (bearish) for the JPY.

Importance:

Country:

Currency: JPY

Source: Ministry of Finance

Release Date	Time	Actual	Forecast	Previous
Jun 16, 2022 (May)	00:50	48.9%	43.6%	28.3%
May 19, 2022 (Apr)	00:50	28.2%	35.0%	31.2%
Apr 20, 2022 (Mar)	00:50	31.2%	28.9%	34.1%
Mar 16, 2022 (Feb)	00:50	34.0%	28.0%	38.7%
Feb 17, 2022 (Jan)	00:50	39.6%	37.1%	41.1%
Jan 20, 2022 (Dec)	00:50	41.1%	42.8%	43.8%

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