*Japan Jan Crude Import Volume -8.0% on Year, 18.69 Million KL

*Japan January Exports Down 45.7% On Year, Imports Down 31.7% On Year

*Japan January Trade Deficit 952.6 Billion Yen, Biggest On Record But Less Than Forecast

Yen steady against majors ahead of January trade balance report

U.S. Consumer Confidence Improves Slightly - ABC/Washington Post