Japan's industrial output expanded less than initially estimated in April, final data from the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry showed on Friday.
Industrial production rose 0.5 percent monthly in April, reversing the 0.4 percent fall in March. In the flash estimate, the rate of growth was 0.8 percent. It was the first increase in three months.
Shipments grew 1.3 percent monthly in April, while inventories and inventory ratios declined by 0.3 percent and 0.9 percent, respectively.
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June 05, 2026 16:18 ET A busy week for economic news flow saw a slew of reports being released that reflected the trends in the U.S. labor market. In Europe, economic growth and inflation data gained attention as the European Central Bank and Bank of England head for policy session later in the month. In Asia, the monetary policy session of the Indian central bank was in focus as the country, a major oil importer, reels under the pressures of a weaker rupee and rising inflation.