Thu, 14 Jun 2012 11:42:44 GMT
Japan's industrial production declined by 0.2% in May
Japanese industrial output unexpectedly dropped in May, according to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. The industrial output of the country fell by 0.2% on a seasonally adjusted basis in May as compared to a 0.2% gain in April. Experts predicted the figure to add 0.2% in May. Meanwhile, Japan's Nikkei 225closed on the negative note, losing 0.2%.