The recovery in Japan’s economy seems to have maintained its pace in the second quarter. Survey measures of business and consumer confidence have risen further, shrugging off the recent volatility in financial markets. However, industrial production may see some setbacks in coming months, and momentum in household spending is likely to slow unless basic pay accelerates.
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