ECONOMICS COMMENTARY
May 31, 2013
Japanese manufacturing sector retains growth momentum during May
The recent strengthening of Japan's manufacturing sector was sustained in May, with output and orders continuing to rise at solid rates. Solid growth filtered through to the labour market, with manufacturers registering a net rise in staffing levels for the first time since last September.
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