Higher oil prices amid signs of a global economy slowdown could affect profits and consumer spending in Japan and other parts of the world, Finance Minister Fukushiro Nukaga warned Wednesday.
"Expectations of inflation could make it even more difficult... ...full story at Japan Times
from Japan Times on Wed, Jun 04 2008
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