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Business confidence falls in Bank of Japan survey

The Bank of Japan says its latest Tankan survey showed business confidence had plunged in the past three months, with the large manufacturers' index falling to minus 38 from minus 33.

As a detailed study of Japanese businesses and their plans for the months ahead, the quarterly Tankan survey is the central bank's key source of data for planning.

The indices measure the difference between firms saying economic conditions are favourable and those saying they are not.

A negative figure means a majority of firms believe conditions are unfavourable.

12/12/01 13:26:47 | ABC Radio Australia News

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