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Japan’s forex special account surplus hits 5,056.5 billion yen at end of fiscal 2025

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Japan's FX special account surplus remained historically large (¥5.06tn), supported by higher overseas investment income and a weak yen, with a sizable transfer planned to the general account and defense outlays. While this underscores fiscal buffers and the scale of past intervention capacity, it is not presented as an immediate catalyst for FX, rates, or JGBs; near-term market impact is likely limited.
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Japan’s foreign exchange special account posted a surplus of 5,056.5 billion yen at the end of fiscal 2025, the second-highest level on record. The surplus fell by 303.8 billion yen from the previous year’s record. It was supported by higher investment income amid elevated overseas interest rates and a weak yen, according to a Finance Ministry report.