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Japan Imports climbed to 6,761.6B in May 2013, released June 2013, up 104.6B from April's 6,657B reading.
Sigmacast track record will appear here once this indicator has been released 3+ times since Sigmanomics began tracking.
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Signal Bias | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD/JPY | ▼ Inverse | −0.50 | FOREX | Bullish JPY | → View |
| EUR/JPY | ▼ Inverse | −0.45 | FOREX | Bullish JPY | → View |
| Nikkei 225 | ▲ Direct | +0.45 | INDEX | Bullish JP | → View |
| GBP/JPY | ▼ Inverse | −0.40 | FOREX | Bullish JPY | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | COMMODITIES | Watch | → View |
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Imports (Japan) was reported at 6,761.60 billion in June 2013. The reading rose from the previous value of 6,657.00 billion.
The indicator has been trending upward over the last three releases.
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with USD/JPY (Bullish JPY). A secondary relationship exists with EUR/JPY, negatively correlated (Bullish JPY).
Same-country events in the next 14 days include CFTC JPY speculative net positions (Jun 19) and CFTC JPY speculative net positions (Jun 22).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update June 2013.
Imports refer to the goods and services that a country purchases from other countries. This financial indicator is used to measure the amount of foreign goods and services that are brought into a country, and is an important factor in determining a country's trade balance and overall economic health. High levels of imports can indicate a strong demand for foreign products, while low levels may suggest a weaker economy or a focus on domestic production. Tracking imports can provide valuable insights into a country's trade relationships and global economic trends.
Trade-balance and tariff data inform exchange-rate fundamentals and feed directly into GDP via the net-exports channel. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released monthly.
Latest reading (Jun 2013): actual 6,761.6 B. Prior reading (May 2013): 6,657 B. Before that (Apr 2013): 6,634 B.
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a similar reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bullish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary tailwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with USD/JPY (Bullish JPY, r=-0.50) — a useful reference for forex-focused traders.
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| Thursday, June 18, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23:30 | Inflation Rate Ex-Food and Energy YoY | 1.8 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.90 | Low | |
| 23:30 | Core Inflation Rate YoY | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.38 | Medium | |
| 23:30 | Inflation Rate YoY | 1.5 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 1.58 | High | |
| 23:30 | Inflation Rate MoM | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.22 | Low | |
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| 00:30 | S&P Global Manufacturing PMI | 54.5 | 53.6 | 52.90 | Medium | ||
| 00:30 | S&P Global Services PMI | 50 | 50.3 | 50.95 | Medium | ||
| 00:30 | S&P Global Composite PMI | 51.1 | 50.8 | 51.40 | Low | ||