Indicators
Japan Factory Output Falls in Sign of Frailty Before Tariffs
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Japan’s factory output fell last month, indicating flagging momentum for manufacturers as they coped with uncertainties surrounding Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff campaign.
Industrial production dropped 1.1% in March compared with the previous month, the industry ministry reported Wednesday. Economists had forecast a 0.4% drop. Manufacturers predicted output will increase by 1.3% this month.