Japan's manufacturing output fell in the third quarter, reflecting both weaker exports and the expiry of government car subsidies at home. The outlook for Q4 is grim. However, other parts of the economy are doing a little better, with household spending and housing starts both rising in Q3, and unemployment falling again.
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