Japan Tertiary Industry Index +0.3% In February

An index measuring tertiary industry activity in Japan was up a seasonally adjusted 0.3 percent on month in February, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry said on Monday, standing at 100.5. That topped forecasts for a decline of 0.7 percent following the 1.4 percent gain in January. Among the industries moving higher were real estate, transport and postal activities, finance and learning support. Industries moving lower included retail, medical, utilities, personal services and compound services.

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