Industrial output in Japan fell by 2.1 % in July , the second monthly fall in a row , due to a dip in the sector which produces machines for general purposes , according to a preliminary report by the Ministry of Economy , Trade and Industry . In the April-June quarter, industrial output gained 1.2 percent from the previous quarter. Analysts are still uncertain about the economic impact of the recent torrential rain . The ministry said a short - term fall would not be an issue , and reiterated its position that Japan 's industrial output was " picking up slowly " , with manufacturers expecting the industry to fall by 2.7 % in July and 3 % in August .
Industrial output in Japan fell by 2.1 % in July , the second monthly fall in a row , due to a dip in the sector which produces machines for general purposes , according to a preliminary report by the Ministry of Economy , Trade and Industry . Analysts are still uncertain about the economic impact of the recent torrential rain . The ministry said a short - term fall would not be an issue , and reiterated its position that Japan 's industrial output was " picking up slowly " , with manufacturers expecting the industry to fall by 2.7 % in July and 3 % in August .