Japan's exports in August rose 19.3% YoY, down from July's 23.2% but still elevated, the Finance Ministry said. Imports jumped 28% YoY, above economists' 26.3% forecast, widening the unadjusted trade deficit to ¥1.1 trillion from a revised ¥638.3 billion a month earlier — the fourth consecutive monthly deficit. Electronics components led export gains, with semiconductors up 52% and chipmaking-equipment shipments surging; auto exports also rose. Petroleum import value climbed about 59% YoY while

Japan's exports in August rose 19.3% YoY, down from July's 23.2% but still elevated, the Finance Ministry said. Imports jumped 28% YoY, above economists' 26.3% forecast, widening the unadjusted trade deficit to ¥1.1 trillion from a revised ¥638.3 billion a month earlier — the fourth consecutive monthly deficit. Electronics components led export gains, with semiconductors up 52% and chipmaking-equipment shipments surging; auto exports also rose. Petroleum import value climbed about 59% YoY while volumes rose 3.6%, reflecting higher oil prices. USD/JPY traded near 160.