An index measuring tertiary industry activity in Japan was flat on month in April, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry said on Monday, standing at a seasonally adjusted 99.7.
That missed forecasts for a gain of 0.2 percent following the upwardly revised decline of 0.9 percent in March (originally -1.3 percent).
Industries that saw an increase in activity included finance, scientific research, health care, communications and utilities.
Industries that saw a decline in activity included retail trade, transportation, amusement services, real estate, accommodations and learning support.
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