Japan Ishihara: Consumption sluggish, unlikely to fall sharply

Additional comments crossing the wires from Japan’s economy minister Ishihara, as he continues to speak on the country’s economic performance.

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Have to see demand-side capex data in MOF data

Consumption sluggish, unlikely to fall sharply

Earlier on the day, he noted that the Japanese economy continues to grow at a moderate pace, despite some soft spots.