Mamoru Yamazaki
Mamoru Yamazaki
demand domestic due figures gained high imports mainly oil overall reflects rise steady
Imports gained more than exports, mainly due to high oil prices, but the rise in imports also reflects steady domestic demand so overall the figures not not bad.
businesses continue fall people risks start strange willing
It wouldn't be strange to see them continue to fall but they could also rise, and that would be because more people are willing to take risks and start up new businesses on the back of a better economy.
companies economy economy-and-economics expected finished growing next rate rise single
As companies have finished restructuring and the economy is expected to keep growing next year, you don't have to be pessimistic about a rise in the jobless rate in a single month.
bad business capital expected plans slightly spending start weaker
The diffusion index was slightly weaker than expected but capital spending plans by big firms weren't bad for the start of a business year.
anytime continuing corporate earnings economy economy-and-economics pressure slump unlikely
With the economy in a slump and corporate earnings continuing to deteriorate, this pressure is unlikely to subside anytime soon.