Japan's economic growth slows

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Strong consumer demand was offset by a decline in the pace of export growth and capital investment in Japan for the third quarter, indicating that the country's economic growth has slowed. Analysts are suggesting that the economy's weak performance may continue through the next two quarters.

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European rush to buy Japan stocks hits euro

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Investors based in Europe are rushing to purchase stocks in Japan. This has caused a fall in the strength of the euro against the yen. European investors are dumping their euro holdings to buy the Japanese shares.

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Japan 1st-period GDP rose 0.6%

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Japan posted an increase of 0.6% in its gross domestic product for the 2003 fiscal first quarter. Strong exports and a recovery in private demand helped grow the GDP during the period.

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