Investing.com – Japan's all-industries activity index, which covers a broad range of economic activity, rose at a slower rate than expected in April, government data showed on Monday.
In a report, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry said the index rose 1.8% during the month, after a decline of 0.7% in March, whose figure was revised from -0.8%.
Economists had expected growth of 2.1% in April.
Following the release of the data, the yen was down against the dollar, with USD/JPY rising 0.06% to reach 90.75.
In a report, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry said the index rose 1.8% during the month, after a decline of 0.7% in March, whose figure was revised from -0.8%.
Economists had expected growth of 2.1% in April.
Following the release of the data, the yen was down against the dollar, with USD/JPY rising 0.06% to reach 90.75.