Japan's industrial production increased more than initially estimated in June, final data published by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry showed Monday.
Industrial production grew a seasonally adjusted 2.3 percent month-over-month in June instead of a 1.9 percent rise reported earlier.
In May, production had fallen 2.6 percent, which was the first fall in three months.
Shipments climbed 1.7 percent over the month, revised up from a 1.2 percent gain estimated initially. At the same time, inventory ratio dipped 1.5 percent in June compared to a 1.4 percent drop previously reported.
On an annual basis, industrial production slipped at a faster pace of 1.5 percent in June, following a 0.4 percent fall a month ago.
The capacity utilization rate slid 1.5 percent monthly in June, in contrast to a 2.4 percent decrease in May. It was the first decline in three months.
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