Japan September exports +4.3% y/y (expected +3.1%) Imports -16.3% y/y (expected -12.9%)

<p>Japan trade data for September 2023. The Ministry of Finance says the September exports are the largest value ever. </p><p>The really weak yen has helped boost the 'largest export value' on record result. </p><p>More:</p><p>Exports to the US +13% y/y (also largest value ever)</p><ul><li>to the EU +12.9% y/y</li><li>to China -6.2% y/y </li><li>to Asia -4.3% y/y </li></ul>

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