Japan exports growth surges to over 3-year high, up nearly 17% in January, as shipments to China surge | Metals Mine

  • Japan exports growth surges to over 3-year high, up nearly 17% in January, as shipments to China surge

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    Japanese exports climbed 16.8% year on year in January, sharply beating market expectations and growing at its fastest rate since November 2022 as shipment to Asia and Western Europe surged. Growth was sharply higher than December’s 5.1%, and beat Reuters-polled economists’ estimates of 12%. Value of exports to China, Japan’s largest trading partner, jumped 32%, after rising 5.6% in December at a time when the two countries are locked in a diplomatic standoff over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s comments over Taiwan. Shipments to the U.S. fell 5%, after declining 11.1% in December. Washington is Japan’s ... (full story)

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ZforexCM
Feb 18, 2026 12:44am
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The yen edged weaker toward 153.5 per dollar on Wednesday, giving back earlier gains even as Japan posted strong trade figures. Exports surged 16.8% year on year in January, the fastest pace since late 2022, driven by strong demand from Asia and Western Europe, particularly for food, machinery, and chips. Shipments to China jumped sharply, while exports to the U.S. remained under pressure.

Despite the upbeat data reinforcing expectations of gradual BOJ policy normalization, broader market positioning and bond yields limited support for the currency.

Resistance is seen near 153.70, with support at 152.50
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Trader#E196
Feb 18, 2026 3:36am
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Quoting Trader#5EBF
Positive news but yen is down????
Yen is down coz that woman had to speak again all yesterday's gains are gone. It makes her wet when the yen crashes
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ngugisolomon
Feb 18, 2026 6:42am
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Quoting Trader#E196
{quote} Yen is down coz that woman had to speak again all yesterday's gains are gone. It makes her wet when the yen crashes
like DAMNN!!!!!
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Trader#5EBF
Feb 18, 2026 1:45am
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Positive news but yen is down????
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