Japan's exports expand for third straight month, U.S. shipments rebound

By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO, Dec 17 (Reuters) - Japan's exports rose for a third straight month in November, government data showed on Wednesday, ​as shipments to the U.S. rebounded for the first time ‌in eight months, bolstering the case for the central bank to continue raising interest rates. Total ‌exports by value rose 6.1% year-on-year last month, more than a median market forecast for a 4.8% increase and following a 3.6% gain in October. Exports to the United States rose 8.8% in November from a year ...