Japan's Exports Decline Again in June, for Ninth Straight Month

``The weak exports data show that the nation's economic recovery remains tepid and come before the Bank of Japan meets later this week to consider whether to further expand monetary stimulus. Japan's growth is at risk as a slowdown in overseas demand and the yen's surge this year make the nation's products less attractive overseas and hurt the earnings of exporters. Fast Retailing Co., owner of the Uniqlo casual-wear chain, and Toyota Motor Corp. have warned about the impact of the stronger yen.''