Japan knowledge: January exports beat expectations whereas imports got here in decrease than anticipated

Japan commerce knowledge for January 2024, a stable beat for exports is the excellent news. The more serious than anticipated stoop in imports is the not so excellent news – maybe suggestive of a weak economic system (recession ongoing?)

• Exports to Asia +13.5% y/y
• Exports to CHINA
  +29.2% y/y
• Exports to U.S.
  +15.6% y/y
• Exports to EU +13.8%
  y/y

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This text was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.