Japan's Export Growth Accelerates Despite Energy and Supply Chain Risks

22 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 22

Japan's exports rose 11.7% year-on-year in March, marking the seventh consecutive month of growth and surpassing analyst expectations.
Strong demand from China and modest gains in the US contributed, while imports also climbed 10.9%, narrowing the trade surplus to ¥667 billion.
Rising energy costs and supply disruptions pose risks, as policymakers weigh inflation pressures and economic growth amid Middle East tensions.

Is Japan's trade surplus miss a sign of economic weakness or booming domestic demand?

Is Japan's trade pivot toward East Asia enough to offset its Middle East vulnerabilities?

With inflation surging, will the Bank of Japan risk a recession to defend the yen?

Beyond releasing oil reserves, what is Japan’s long-term plan to escape its energy chokehold?

Can Japan's ambitious 2-nanometer chip dream survive the Middle East energy crisis?

As the IMF urges austerity, can Prime Minister Takaichi's stimulus plans survive?