Japan’s industrial production rose 3.8% in October from the previous month, gaining for the fifth straight month, supported by a recovery in demand for machinery and autos from a pandemic-induced slump, government data showed Monday.
The readings in the reported month showed that output in some sectors has returned to levels before the spread of the novel coronavirus but the industry ministry warned of downside risks going forward due to the recent resurgence of infections globally.
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