Japan’s Cabinet Office: Economy is on a moderate recovery

Japan's Cabinet Office is out with its monthly economic report, highlighting the following:

The Japanese economy is on a moderate recovery.

Govt maintains economic assessment for December.

Private consumption is in picking up moderately.

Business investment is increasing moderately.

Exports are picking up.

Industrial production is increasing moderately.

Corporate profits are improving, firms' judgment on current business conditions is improving.

The employment situation is improving but consumer prices are flat.