Japan's industrial output rose for a second straight month in January, offering some evidence that the export - reliant economy may be emerging from a mild recession due to a pick - up in global demand and the weaker yen. (cnbc.com)
The Tokyo benchmark index jumped 2 percent on Monday, helped by a weaker yen, as it continued its spectacular run - up that's notched gains of 32 percent since mid-November. (cnbc.com)
Japan's current account balance swung to a surplus for the first time in four months in February as a weaker yen boosted overseas investment income to offset a persistent trade deficit caused by higher fuel imports and still sluggish exports. (cnbc.com)