Japan's May exports jump at fastest pace in over three years on chips and cars
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Japan's May exports rose 17% year-on-year—the fastest since November 2022—driven by a 61.2% surge in semiconductor shipments and a 16.4% jump in car exports, with volumes barely higher, indicating price and weak-yen effects. Imports rose 12.5% YoY, while energy imports fell, and the data comes as the Bank of Japan raised rates to 1% amid inflation and a softer global outlook.
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