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Japan Q2 growth misses forecasts on weaker spending, investment

By Makiko Yamazaki and Leika Kihara TOKYO, Aug 17 (Reuters) – Japan's economy slowed in the second quarter and missed market forecasts on softer household and business spending,…

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By Makiko Yamazaki and Leika Kihara TOKYO, Aug 17 (Reuters) – Japan's economy slowed in the second quarter and missed market forecasts on softer household and business spending, highlighting the

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