Japan exports seen shrinking for 8th month in July, core inflation weak
(WorldNews Japan)

TOKYO — Japan’s exports likely fell for an eight straight month in July, a Reuters poll showed Friday, as a protracted U.S.-China trade war and weak global demand hurt shipments from the world’s third-largest economy. Adding to the growing challenge for policymakers, the nation’s core consumer inflation is also expected to stay at 2-year lows for the month, weighed down by softer prices of energy-related items, the...