Analysts Eamonn Sheridan said today's Japanese trade and investment data reinforced expectations that the Bank of Japan would raise interest rates by 25 basis points this week. Signs of economic recovery continued to strengthen after a contraction last quarter. Japanese exports rose for the third straight month in November, rising 6.1% year-on-year, easily beating market expectations. The rebound was fueled by strong demand from the United States and Europe, as well as a recovery in global semic...