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The green shoots of recovery

Signs of a recovery in the Japanese economy are becoming more evident as early indicators for March show activity has picked up after a slow start to the year. Confidence is increasing and the eco-car subsidy is providing a strong prop to retail spending. GDP is set to return to growth in Q1 and should continue to expand throughout the year.

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