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MNI BRIEF: Japan Feb Exports Hit 3rd Straight Rise

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Japan's exports posted their third straight y/y rise in February, thanks to solid automobile and auto-part shipments, up 7.8% in February, data released by the Ministry of Finance showed on Thursday.

Automobiles rose 19.8% in February down from January's 31.6%, while auto parts gained 22.6% vs. 22.1% the prior month.

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Japan's exports posted their third straight y/y rise in February, thanks to solid automobile and auto-part shipments, up 7.8% in February, data released by the Ministry of Finance showed on Thursday.

Automobiles rose 19.8% in February down from January's 31.6%, while auto parts gained 22.6% vs. 22.1% the prior month.

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