Japan July 2026 exports and imports both higher than expected

Japanese trade data for July 2026. Imports +27.8% y/y expected +26.5%, prior +25.4% Exports +23.2% y/y expected +19.9%, prior +19.3% Trade Balance -634.5bn JPY expected -680bn, prior -409.9bn Exports to Asia +24.5% year/year to China +25.8% year/year to U.S. +22% year/year to EU…