Japan April exports rise 14.8 percent on global demand
Japanese exports grew 14.8 percent in April for an eighth straight monthly gain. Solid demand from China and the U.S. helped secure a surprise trade surplus.
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Japan exports rose 14.8% in April, marking an eighth consecutive month of growth despite supply chain disruptions in the Middle East. The figure beat market forecasts of a 9.3% increase and follows an 11.5% jump recorded in March. Resilient trade data suggests the Japanese economy is maintaining momentum even as energy costs fluctuate and global shipping routes face pressure.
