The IMF said there is “a significant risk” that the nation’s deficit will widen further, given the political demands on Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s minority government.

Australia's trade surplus fell to 5,085M in December, missing the expected 7,000M and down from the previous surplus of 6,792M. Exports increased by 1.1% MoM, slowing from November's 4.2% rise, while ...