JAPAN DATA: On Japan’s February industrial production, the
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry said in a statement:
— Production, Shipments and Inventory increased, Inventory Ratio
decreased.
— According to the Survey of Production Forecast in Manufacturing,
Production is expected to increase in March and decrease in April.
— Industrial Production continues to show an upward movement.
However, it would be necessary to keep watch on the impact of the
Tohoku-Pacific Ocean Earthquake on the production.