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MNI BRIEF: Japan Industrial Output Rises 1.8%, Outlook Weakens

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Japan's industrial output rose 1.8% m/m in December for the first rise in two months following November's 0.9% fall, thanks to higher production of general-purpose and business oriented-machinery, and chemicals, data released by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry showed on Wednesday.

Production of motor vehicles rose 1.2% m/m, the first rise in two months following November's 2.5% fall.

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Japan's industrial output rose 1.8% m/m in December for the first rise in two months following November's 0.9% fall, thanks to higher production of general-purpose and business oriented-machinery, and chemicals, data released by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry showed on Wednesday.

Production of motor vehicles rose 1.2% m/m, the first rise in two months following November's 2.5% fall.

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