Japan Economy Watchers Index March 2008

Sentiment among Japanese merchants bounced back slightly to its highest level in four-months in March. The Economy Watchers index, a survey of barbers, taxi drivers and others who deal directly with consumers, rose to 36.9 from 33.6 in February, the Cabinet Office said today in Tokyo. Meanwhile the outlook index of conditions in two to three months fell to 38.2. Basically I think this is