Japan Imports (YoY) registered at -3.1%, below expectations (-2.2%) in August

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Sep 17, 2015

S&P lowers Japan's sovereign debt rating to A+ from AA-

Following the decisions by Moody's and Fitch, which downgraded Japan in December 2014 and April 2015 respectively, S&P has also confirmed, in overnight news, that it lowers Japan's sovereign debt rating to A+ from AA-.

Japan Imports (YoY) registered at -3.1%, below expectations (-2.2%) in August

S&P lowers Japan's sovereign debt rating to A+ from AA-

Japan Exports (YoY) below forecasts (4%) in August: Actual (3.1%)