Corporate profits have not risen much in response to lower prices of energy and other raw materials, as the gains have been highly concentrated in a few sectors. Looking ahead, the recent appreciation of the yen will dent profit margins somewhat, especially for machinery and car producers, though they should remain very high by past standards.
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