Japan shows first signs of recovery after March's earthquake

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Japan's GDP grew first time after March's earthquake; the indicator was up by 1.5% in Q3. However, analysts fear the growth is not sustainable because of strong yen and global fiscal problems. Moreover, floods in Thailand impacted Japanese supply chain thus affecting the recovery after slowdown.  Exports are also likely to fall thus hindering Japan's recovery, said Yamamoto.