Japan´s economy slows, logging 0.2% annual expansion in 3Q
(WorldNews Japan)

TOKYO (AP) - Japan´s economy grew at a modest annual pace of 0.2% in July-September, supported by consumer purchases ahead of a tax hike, the government said Thursday. It was the fourth straight quarter of expansion for the world´s third largest economy, but well below analysts´ forecasts. Exports were a drag on growth. Inventories also declined. But government spending helped support demand, expanding by 2.4%. Trade...