Japan exports and imports grow at fastest pace in June since November 2022, beating estimates

Japan's exports and imports both grew at their fastest pace since November 2022 in June, with exports up 19.3% year-on-year driven by semiconductor equipment shipments (up 53.8%) and a weak yen, whilst imports surged 25.4% on higher petroleum costs from the Iran war.

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