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flag Japan's current account surplus rose in August 2025, fueled by lower imports and a trade surplus, despite declining overseas investment income.

flag Japan's current account surplus reached 3.776 trillion yen in August 2025, the seventh straight month of surplus, up from July but down 4.8% year-on-year, exceeding forecasts. flag A trade surplus of 105.9 billion yen emerged as imports fell 6.0% to 8.253 trillion yen, driven by lower energy prices, while exports dipped 0.4% to 8.359 trillion yen, partly due to reduced auto shipments to the U.S. Primary income from overseas investments declined 11.5% to 4.299 trillion yen, mainly from lower dividends in finance, insurance, and auto sectors. flag The services deficit widened to 189.9 billion yen, largely due to a 22.1% drop in royalty income, while inbound tourism boosted the travel balance to a record high.

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