# Japan's exports slump again on weak external demand, puts BOJ ...

> Japan's exports fell 1.2% year-on-year in February 2019, a third straight monthly decline and worse than the 0.9% drop expected. Weakness was concentrated in China- and Asia-bound shipments, and the data raised expectations of more Bank of Japan stimulus.

- Date: 2019-03-18 · published 2019-03-18T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: macro · region Japan · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/60327-japan-s-exports-slump-again-on-weak-external-demand-puts-boj
- Commodities: [Japanese Yen (JPY per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDJPY.md)

## Why it matters

Weaker Asian trade and slowing external demand reduce growth expectations for commodity importers, a mildly bearish signal for feed demand. The direct price effect on feed ingredients is small.

## Read by commodity

- USDJPY: bullish ▲

## Sources

- ibtimes.sg: https://www.ibtimes.sg/japans-exports-slump-again-weak-external-demand-puts-boj-notice-29895

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