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Japan's Retail Sales Dip by 0.7% in December: A Sign of Economic Slowdown?
Japan's retail trade saw a 0.7% decrease in December, totaling ¥16.1 trillion, despite a 3.7% annual increase. The wholesale industry grew by 3.5%, indicating sector resilience ami...
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