The broadest indicator of economic health rose for a sixth month in September as government measures at home and abroad spurred a recovery in exports and production. The coincident index, a composite of 11 indicators, including factory output and retail... ...full story at Japan Times
from Japan Times on Fri, Nov 06 2009
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