Wed, 23 May 2012 06:59:44 GMT
Japan's exports missed forecast in April
Japanese exports increased less than initially expected in April, being impacted by significant decline in shipments to the EU and China. Exports eased up by 7.9% in April on an annualized rate, confronting expectations for a 12% rise. Shipments to the largest consumer of Japan's goods, China, declined by more than 7% last month. Meanwhile experts urged that slowdowns in