FX.co ★ Japan Exports Rise for 11th Month

Japan's exports surged 23.2% year-on-year to JPY 11,511.8 billion in July 2026, the fastest growth since October 2022 and above market expectations of a 19.9% increase. It was the 11th consecutive month of export expansion, supported by a weaker yen and strong demand for AI-related chips, despite ongoing supply chain risks stemming from the conflict in the Middle East.