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Japan May exports grow at fastest pace in over three years, beating estimates, as chip demand soars
Japan's exports in May grew at their fastest pace since November 2022, boosted by robust demand for cars and semiconductors.
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According to CNBC’s source item, Japan May exports grow at fastest pace in over three years, beating estimates, as chip demand soars, Japan’s exports in May grew at their fastest pace since November 2022, boosted by robust demand for cars and semiconductors.
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- Japan May exports grow at fastest pace in over three years, beating estimates, as chip demand soarsCNBC - 2026-06-17T01:02:10+00:00
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