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Japan Feb factory output up, retail sales slow as Trump 2.0 raises growth risks


Published on 2025-03-30 21:20:52 - Reuters
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  • Japan's factory output rose at a better than expected pace last month, driven by increases in production machinery and electronics parts, but a slowdown in retail sales pointed to the growing strains for an economy facing rising external risks.

The article from MSN discusses Japan's economic indicators for February, highlighting a 4.5% rise in factory output, which was above the forecasted 2.7% increase, driven by sectors like machinery and electronics. However, retail sales growth slowed to 4.6% year-on-year, falling short of expectations due to a decline in food and beverage sales. This mixed economic performance comes at a time when global markets are wary of potential policy shifts under a possible second Trump administration, which could introduce new trade barriers and affect global economic stability. The article also notes that while Japan's economy shows signs of recovery, the sustainability of this growth is uncertain due to external political risks and internal consumption patterns.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/economy/japan-feb-factory-output-up-retail-sales-slow-as-trump-2-0-raises-growth-risks/ar-AA1BXOBf ]