It's not just the headline figure that is improving. Full-time jobs are now on the rise, whereas a little while back it was just part-time and contract workers.
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The underlying trend of consumer spending has been quite solid recently due to the improvement in the job and wage market. Consumption was strong last quarter and played a key role in supporting growth and we can expect further growth from consumption this year.Seiji Adachi
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Output was slightly weaker than expected, but I wouldn't worry too much.
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The figures show that the economy has climbed out of a weak patch and that the underlying trend in capital spending is very strong.
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There is no prospect that gains in oil prices will calm down any time soon.
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