The likely deterioration in manufacturers’ confidence this quarter coincided with sustained strength in the nation’s currency, which has eroded export competitiveness. Photographer: Tomohiro Ohsumi/Bloomberg
The likely deterioration in manufacturers’ confidence this quarter coincided with sustained strength in the nation’s currency, which has eroded export competitiveness. Photographer: Tomohiro Ohsumi/Bloomberg
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