Japan September exports rise 16.7 percent on AI chips
Japan reported a 16.7 percent increase in September exports driven by strong global demand for artificial intelligence chips and semiconductor equipment. The trade deficit narrowed to 536.6 billion yen as import growth slowed due to temporary energy delivery delays.
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Japan's exports rose 16.7% in September from a year earlier, driven by strong global demand for semiconductors and AI-related equipment. The 13th consecutive month of gains followed a 19.3% rise in August, missing the median market forecast of 20.1%. External demand remains supportive of the economy despite trade uncertainties and volatile AI sentiment.
