Japan July factory output falls more than expected, retail sales disappoint
ReutersAug 29, 2025 12:07 AM
TOKYO, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Japan's factory output fell 1.6% in July from the previous month, worse than a median market forecast for a 1.0% fall, government data showed on Friday.
Manufacturers surveyed by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry expect seasonally adjusted output to grow 2.8% in August and dip 0.3% in September.
Separate data showed Japanese retail sales rose 0.3% in July from a year earlier, less than the median market forecast for a 1.8% rise.
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