Japan records 0.3% deflation and 4.3% unemployment in February

Japan's unemployment increased and prices were falling in the month February, a report released by the Finance Ministry unveiled on Friday. The report showed that the core consumer price index declined and recorded a 0.3% fall on the month, even though the index added on a sequential basis by 0.1% from January, while the jobless rate grew to 4.3% in February compared to 4.2% the month before.