Japan's Q1 growth fastest in more than two years

Japan's Q1 growth fastest in more than two years
Tokyo (AFP) June 09, 2014 - Japan's economic growth in the first three months of 2014 hit its fastest pace in more than two years, data showed Monday, while analysts said a pick-up in consumer confidence indicated sentiment was improving despite the impact of a sales tax hike. A surprise jump in capital spending powered the 1.6 percent expansion in the world's number-three economy between January and March, slightly be ... more

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