Japan's chip exports catch up to autos as AI boom lifts the cycle
PAstynome · x · 2026-09-16
Macro account eastasiaecon argues market discussion of Japan focuses on CPI/JPY/Bessent, but the cycle improvement from Japan's AI boom exposure deserves attention: exports rose again in August, with chip sector shipments now catching up with (sluggish) auto exports in value.
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