JN Trade Balance

Japan’s exports rose at a faster pace in July, helped by a weak yen and a pickup in the auto sector, in a sign of sustained economic recovery this quarter. Exports gained 10.3% from a year ago, accelerating from 5.4% in the previous month, the Ministry of Finance reported Wednesday. The result was broadly in line with the median economist estimate of a 11.5% increase. Imports climbed 16.6%, compared with a 14.6% gain estimated by analysts. With a larger increase in imports, the trade balance turned back to a deficit of ¥621.8 billion ...

Japan’s exports grew at the fastest clip since late 2022 as the weak yen boosted their value, a positive development for the nation’s manufacturing sector. Exports increased 13.5% from a year ago in May, marking a sixth month of gains, the Finance Ministry reported Wednesday. The gain outpaced economists’ consensus estimate of a 12.7% increase, and it was the largest since November of 2022. Imports advanced 9.5%, in line with estimates. The trade deficit came to ¥1.22 trillion ($7.7 billion), widening from ¥466 billion in April. ...

Japan’s exports grew for a fourth consecutive month as the weak yen provided a tailwind and demand in China picked up, giving the economy a needed boost as domestic consumption sags. Exports gained 7.3% in March from a year earlier, with growth slightly decelerating from February’s 7.8% gain, the finance ministry reported Wednesday. Economists had forecast a 7% increase. Imports fell 4.9%, compared with the consensus estimate of a 5.1% decline. Wednesday’s data showed that the economy continues to benefit from the effects of the ...