Japan exports seen shrinking for eighth month in July, core inflation weak - Reuters poll
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TOKYO (Reuters) - 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 poll showed.Exports in July were forecast to have shrunk 2.2% from a..