Japan's trade balance is forecast to show deficit of 621.1 billion yen

Japan's trade balance is expected to show a deficit for the tenth successive month in April despite higher exports recording a second straight climb, a survey published by Reuters showed on Wednesday. According to the survey, exports are forecast to grow by 5.9% from a year earlier following a 1.1% gain in March, which would bring Japan's trade deficit to 621.1 billion yen.