Japan’s manufacturing sector operating conditions improved for a second straight month in June
Jun 30th, 2011 | By Finfacts Ireland Business & Finance Portal | Category: News worldwide
Japan's manufacturing sector operating conditions improved for a second straight month in June, as easing supply side pressures enabled firms to expand production capacity. Output growth quickened, but market demand remained subdued, with the level of new orders unchanged on the month. Meanwhile, cost inflation reached a three-month high, but factory gate charges declined, as competitive pressures restricted firms’ pricing power.