1.   Oil exports boosted the economy.

2.   Carmakers gained on expectations rising exports will boost earnings.

3.   Companies such as MAN AG, a diversified machinery maker, are counting on stronger exports to boost sales.

4.   Exports also boosted soybean futures.

5.   In particular, the U.S. has repeatedly warned Japan not to count on more exports to boost its sluggish economy.

6.   Moreover, surging copper exports should boost growth later this year.

7.   That will lead to more calls from the U.S. for Japan not to rely on exports to boost the economy.

8.   The bank also said rising exports boosted corporate profits.

9.   The drop in the trade surplus comes after U.S. Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin called on Japan to boost domestic demand and not depend on exports to boost the economy.

10.   The group believes that stimulating exports will boost the Massachusetts economy and create higher-paying jobs.