2017.03.2206:48:00UTC+00Japan Has Y813.389 Billion Trade Surplus

Figures from Japan's Ministry of Finance showed that the country's trade surplus in February stood at 813.389 billion yen, surpassing the 807.2 billion yen expectations.

That compared to the downwardly revised 1,087.9 billion yen deficit (originally -1,086.9 billion yen) in January.

Japanese exports climbed 11.3 percent on a yearly basis, exceeding the 10.1 percent estimates following the 1.3 percent gain in prior month.

Imports gained 1.2 percent, missing forecasts for 1.3 percent and down from 8.5 percent in the previous month.