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21 Jul 2026, 23:56 UTC · 3h ago
Japan exports and imports grow at fastest pace since November 2022, beating estimates
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Japan's semiconductor shipments surged 53.8% in June, driven by the global AI boom. — Strong demand for AI-related hardware directly boosts the valuations of major tech exporters and semiconductor equipment makers.
+0.80Japan's exports grew 19.3% year-on-year in June, exceeding economists' expectations of 18.6%. — Higher-than-expected export growth signals economic resilience and supports bullish sentiment for the Nikkei 225.
+0.60Japan's imports soared 25.4% year-on-year in June, largely due to a 59.3% jump in petroleum imports. — Rising energy import costs can weigh on the trade balance and put pressure on domestic consumption.
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Export value growth was significantly higher than volume growth, which climbed only 0.2% in June. — This suggests the growth is driven more by price inflation and a weak yen than by a substantial increase in actual goods sold.
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The AI boom and strong semiconductor export performance have pushed shares up significantly this year.
The AI boom and increase in semiconductor shipments have led to significant share price gains this year.
The AI boom and surge in semiconductor shipments have driven the company's shares up significantly this year.
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