Japan's export growth fails to narrow trade deficit

Japan's trade deficit edged higher in September despite exports rising at their fastest pace in seven months.

Japan exports rise but trade gap widens on weak yen

(Reuters) - Japan's exports rose for a ninth consecutive month in November, led by car shipments to the United States and China, a sign the weak yen and a recovery in global demand are energizing a major growth driver in the world's third-biggest economy.