Japan June Export Rise Led by Chip-Making Equipment, Non-Ferrous Metals on Recovering Chinese Demand; Trade Balance Posts 1st Surplus in 3 Months

–Imports Up on Strong Demand for Computers, Engines, Smartphones–Exports to China Post 7th Straight Y/Y Rise Following Last Year’s Slump–Exports to US Remain Robust; Those to EU Mark 3rd Straight Y/Y Slip By Max Sato (MaceNews) –Japanese export values rose 5.4% for the seventh straight year-over-year increase in June, led by solid demand for semiconductor-making […]