Japan will on Wednesday release February figures for imports, exports and trade balance, highlighting a modest day for Asia-Pacific economic schedule.
Imports are expected to climb 11.5 percent on year after sinking 2.6 percent in January. Exports are called higher by an annual 1.6 percent, moderating from 16.8 percent in the previous month. The trade deficit is pegged at485.0 billion yen following the 1.152 trillion yen shortfall a month earlier.
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