Japan's current account surplus reached ¥2.9889 trillion, while the trade balance was in deficit. The surplus is viewed as a factor supporting yen buying and could affect sentiment toward export stocks through the foreign exchange market.
Japan's balance of payments showed a current account surplus of ¥2.9889 trillion, compared with a deficit of ¥92.3 billion previously.
At the same time, the trade balance was a deficit of ¥399.9 billion, and views on corporate earnings may diverge depending on the breakdown.
The current account surplus is likely to be viewed as a factor supporting yen buying over the medium term and could affect sentiment in the equity market through the foreign exchange market.
The article does not currently specify the impact on individual stocks, but it is inferred that many readers are watching movements in the yen and the response of export-related stocks.