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Current Account Balance
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https://fxmacrodata.com/api-data-docs/jpy/current_account_balance
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2016-06-30

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Current Account Balance (JPY)

Measures trade in goods and services and income flows.

Latest reading: 10972.8779 JPY bn · Last updated: · Source: BoJ/Statistics Japan

Category: Economy

API Endpoint

/api/v1/announcements/jpy/current_account_balance

Use the production OpenAPI schema for the authoritative REST route metadata.

https://fxmacrodata.com/api/openapi.json

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Optional Indicator Availability (JPY)

Optional indicators use per-currency fetcher capability checks and may be temporarily hidden while source coverage is being remediated.

foreign_reserves
Available
cb_assets
Available
inflation_mom
Unavailable Not implemented on this currency fetcher yet.

About Current Account Balance (JPY)

Japan's current account balance measures the broadest measure of trade flows, including goods, services, primary income (investment returns), and secondary income (transfers). It is the most comprehensive external balance indicator.

Why FX traders watch it

A persistent current account deficit means Japan must attract foreign capital to fund the shortfall, making the jpy vulnerable to shifts in investor appetite. Current account surpluses imply structural jpy demand.

How to interpret the data

Improvement (less deficit, more surplus) is jpy-positive as it implies reduced dependence on foreign capital. A sudden widening of a deficit, especially if driven by external factors, is a warning sign for jpy stability.

Historical Current Account Balance (JPY)

Source: BoJ/Statistics Japan  ·  Monthly  ·  JPY bn

Data provided by FXMacroData via the /api/v1/announcements/jpy/current_account_balance endpoint. For access, see pricing.

Data Source

Primary Source

BoJ/Statistics Japan

Official Series ID

0000068443

Data Format and Properties

Data Frequency

Monthly

Unit of Measure

JPY bn

JSON Response Structure

The endpoint returns a chronological list of observations in JSON format. 

{
    "currency": "JPY",
    "indicator": "current_account_balance",
    "has_official_forecast": false,
    "start_date": "2023-01-01",
    "end_date": "2023-12-31",
    "data": [
        {
            "date": "2024-07-01",
            "val": 4.2,
            "announcement_datetime": 1722456000
        }
    ]
}

Request Parameters & Usage

Parameter Required Format Description
start_date NO YYYY-MM-DD Optional lower bound for the requested history.
end_date NO YYYY-MM-DD Optional upper bound. Defaults to the current date.
api_key CONDITIONAL string Required for non-USD announcement requests. USD announcement requests are public without an API key.

Example Usage

To retrieve Current Account Balance data for JPY from 2023: 

GET https://fxmacrodata.com/api/v1/announcements/jpy/current_account_balance?start_date=2023-01-01&end_date=2023-12-31&api_key=YOUR_API_KEY

Frequently Asked Questions

How often is Japan Current Account Balance updated?
Current Account Balance for Japan is released on a monthly schedule by Bank of Japan (or the relevant national statistics agency). FXMacroData ingests each new value within seconds of the official publication and exposes the exact announcement timestamp on every record.
What unit is Current Account Balance reported in?
The series is published in JPY bn. The exact unit is also returned on every API response under the indicator metadata.
Where does FXMacroData source Japan Current Account Balance data?
Data is fetched directly from Bank of Japan or the official national statistics publication for Japan. The source URL is preserved on every announcement record so downstream consumers can trace the value back to its primary release.
How do I query Current Account Balance for Japan via the API?
Issue a GET request to /api/v1/announcements/jpy/current_account_balance?api_key=YOUR_API_KEY. The response contains a chronological list of observations with values, release dates, and announcement timestamps. USD announcement data is public; other currencies require a Professional API key.

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