Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Japan's Exports

Japan's exports shrank 0.5% yoy to JPY 9,162.6 billion in June 2025, marking the second consecutive monthly drop and missing market estimates for a 0.5% growth, as rising U.S. tariffs weighed on foreign demand. 

source: Ministry of Finance, Japan

Copper Update

Copper futures hovered below $4.40 per pound on Friday and were on track for a weekly drop of around 24%, pressured by a surprise US tariff ...