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Downward risks for Japan's economy

Japan's real gross domestic product grew 0.9 percent in the October-December period from the previous quarter for annualized growth of 3.7 percent growth — more than double the market forecast of 1.5 percent annualized growth. The nation's economy ... ...full story at Japan Times

from Japan Times on Sat, Feb 16 2008

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