Japanese trade surplus data for October was out earlier: Japan trade balance for October Y 285.4bn (expected Y 330.0bn)

Bloomberg have a bit of a recap up now:

  • Exports up in the double digit growth level for a fourth straight month
  • Continuing the best year-to-date performance since the global financial crisis
  • Improving global demand has fueled strong growth in Japan's exports
  • Demand for parts for new smartphones will support Japan's exports, according to Nomura

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Its likely we can expect continued Japanese GDP growth in Q4.