Japan’s industry, employment weaker

According to CNN: “Japan’s industrial output took the largest drop in history in November over October, tumbling 8.1% – nearly double the previous record of 4.3% in January 2001, according to a report from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.”
“More than 2.5 million Japanese are out of work, the ministry said, and for every three people looking for a job, only 1.5 jobs are available. That ratio is the lowest in nearly 5 years.”