Yoshimasa Maruyama
Yoshimasa Maruyama
capital car demand fiscal remain rest spending strong supported
Capital spending is going to remain strong for the rest of the fiscal year. In the short-term we're going to see this supported by demand from car manufacturers and electronics makers.
capital fiscal remain rest spending strong
Capital spending is going to remain strong for the rest of the fiscal year.
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Exports to the United States should increase over the next few months. The outlook for exports to Asia is slightly less clear ... but overall, I see the trade balance increasing through the rest of the year.
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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.
domestic figures latest remained strong turn
Fourth-quarter GDP was underpinned by strong domestic consumption, and these latest figures show consumption remained strong at the turn of the year.
difficult less seats
Less than 250 seats and things could get difficult for Koizumi.
announced companies increase plans
Many companies have announced their plans to increase investments.
along both consumer four fourth gained goods growth industrial month spending straight
Consumer spending was pretty brisk in November, both in goods and services. Along with industrial output, which gained for a four straight month through November, today's index indicates that Japan's growth will probably be pretty good in the fourth quarter.
far headline numbers reality
The numbers are very strong. The headline may not look that good, but the reality is far more positive.
change changed companies process workers
Workers and companies have really changed over the years, and this negotiation process may change in future.
chance retain strong
There's a strong chance that the Koizumi's administration will retain power.
cars constantly demand improve increasing japanese looking
Demand for Japanese cars is increasing and automakers are constantly looking to improve efficiencies at their factories.
banks cleaned companies confident consumers debt declines economy excessive expect finally japan price shows turning
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.
bank figures lending rises sign start
The figures are a sign that bank lending will probably start to show year-on-year rises in the January-March quarter.