Japan exports rise for sixth month on strong Asian demand
Japan's exports grew 4.2% in February as resilient demand in Asia offset trade disruptions. Rising energy costs from the Middle East conflict now pose risks.
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Japan recorded its sixth consecutive month of export growth in February, fueled by resilient demand across Asia. Total export value climbed 4.2% year-on-year, significantly outperforming the market forecast of a 1.6% increase. Despite the rise in value, shipment volumes saw a slight decline of 0.5%, highlighting the complex inflationary environment facing the world's fourth-largest economy.
