Yoshimasa Maruyama
Yoshimasa Maruyama
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The numbers are very strong. The headline may not look that good, but the reality is far more positive.
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Given that our projection is that the index will recover in August, we can say today's numbers don't suggest Japan's economic recovery is derailing.
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The main figure doesn't look very strong, but taken as a whole the survey still points to a moderate economic recovery under way.
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The Japanese economy will enjoy robust growth through 2006 led by the global economic boom.
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Companies have finally cleaned up excessive debt and are turning to banks for funds. This shows the Bank of Japan that consumers and companies are confident about the economy and don't expect price declines to resume.
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Fourth-quarter GDP was underpinned by strong domestic consumption, and these latest figures show consumption remained strong at the turn of the year.
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Workers and companies have really changed over the years, and this negotiation process may change in future.