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Surprise, surprise: Japan February industrial production declined
The market consensus was 1.3% growth, but the reality was -1.2%.
Surprise, surprise: Japan February industrial production declined
The market consensus was 1.3% growth, but the reality was -1.2%.
Domestic demand to support output growth in Japan
Market consensus expects a month-on-month rise of 1.3% in February industrial production.
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Japan’s unemployment may have hit 3-year low in October
Standard Chartered expects last month’s unemployment rate to come in at 4.1%.
Japan exports drop 4% in October
As the economy is slowing faster than expected in 4Q11, facing the double headwinds of weak global demand and a strong yen.
Hopes rise as Japan’s economy grows 6% in 3Q11
Exports rose strongly by 27.4%, boosted by the supply restoration in the manufacturing sector.
Japan’s exports rise 2% in September
The continued rise in exports is a positive sign showing that the country is nearing sustainable recovery.
Japan’s industrial production rises 0.8% in August
DBS says manufacturing sector growth has softened as a result of weaker export demand.
Japan’s economy yet to recover from quake
The country’s GDP growth is set to post a mere 1.2% in the second half of 2011, bringing full-year GDP close to 0%.
Fickle-minded Japanese: Leadership changes in Japan underscore government weakness
Yoshihiko Noda became Japan’s new Prime Minister this past week, the sixth change of post over in the last five years.
Japan’s industrial production to drop 2.4% in September
But it may have increased 2.8% in August, says DBS.
Japan’s sovereign credit rating downgrade to Aa2 is not surprising: DBS
After all, Japan’s outstanding public debt equivalent to 200% of GDP is already the world’s highest.
Real estate transaction volumes in Japan plunge 74.6%
Blame it on extremely cautious investors who carefully evaluate investment opportunities.
Japan’s GDP shrinks 1.3% in 1Q11
The contraction was led by exports of good and services which dropped by 4.9%.
Japan’s import growth shoots to 12.3% in May
Export growth, on the other hand remained negative at -10.3%, says DBS.
Japanese banks profits to remain flat through 2012
But Japanese banks should have little problem getting their tier 1 capital up to 7% through profits, says Fitch.
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