deficit in long-term capital
A technical term in finance and economics, referring to a situation where long-term capital outflows exceed inflows. Used in balance of payments analysis.
In this year's balance of payments statistics, the long-term capital account showed a deficit.
If the deficit in long-term capital persists, it may increase downward pressure on the currency.
Compound of 払い (payment, outflow) and 超 (excess, surpass). The term is a technical coinage in Japanese economics, likely modeled after accounting expressions for deficits.