The government retained on Thursday its assessment of the economy because it is recovering moderately despite recent weakness. However, it slashed its view on corporate sentiment amid a firming yen and the slowdown in China.
But it warned about the impact of the powerful earthquakes that struck southwestern Japan last week, saying the government needs to give “full attention” to the disaster’s economic impact.
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