From last quarter's drop of 0.9%, Japan's GDP shrinks another 0.1% according to the data released by the Cabinet Office. July-September's Consumer spending went up by 0.3% while its capital spending dropped by 1.7% which showed a slower pace of growth at 0.7%. Imports increased by 1.9% in nominal term, GDP fell 0.5% or 2.1% annualized.
http://www.japaneconomynews.com/2008/11/18/japans-gdp-shrinks-01-in-the-july-september-quarter/
Japan's economy relies heavily on exports such as cars and electronics. Japanese companies such as Honda, Toyota, NEC and Hitachi have laid off thousands in recent months as profits have slumped because of slowing consumer demand in the United States and Europe.
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