Reported Earlier, Japan Trade Balance For April -462.5B Vs. -339.5B Est.; 366.5B Prior
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Japan's trade balance for April was reported at -462.5 billion yen, significantly worse than the estimated -339.5 billion yen and the prior month's 366.5 billion yen surplus.
May 22, 2024 | 4:55 am
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NEGATIVE IMPACT
BBJP, an ETF focused on Japanese equities, may see short-term negative impact due to Japan's worse-than-expected trade balance for April.
BBJP is directly tied to Japanese equities, and a worse-than-expected trade balance could signal economic challenges, potentially leading to a short-term decline in the ETF's value.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
NEGATIVE IMPACT
DXJ, an ETF that hedges currency exposure to Japanese equities, might experience a short-term decline due to Japan's disappointing trade balance for April.
DXJ's performance is linked to Japanese equities, and a poor trade balance report could indicate economic headwinds, likely affecting the ETF negatively in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
NEGATIVE IMPACT
EWJ, an ETF that tracks Japanese stocks, is likely to be negatively impacted in the short term by Japan's worse-than-expected trade balance for April.
EWJ is directly exposed to Japanese stocks, and a disappointing trade balance could signal economic issues, potentially leading to a short-term decline in the ETF's value.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80