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

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The strong semiconductor export data is largely a confirmation of the AI-driven growth trend already reflected in the massive year-to-date gains for Tokyo Electron, Advantest, and Renesas. While the figures beat estimates, the fact that volume growth was nearly flat (0.2%) suggests that price inflation and currency effects are the primary drivers, limiting the potential for further immediate catalysts.

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