The government Tuesday raised its assessment of the economy for the first time in five months in the wake of a recent stock rally and new signals from the United States.
"The economy remains roughly flat. The economic environment, including stock prices and the U.S. economy, is showing signs of change," the Cabinet Office said in its monthly economic report.
The phrase is upgraded from the previous report in July, which said the economy was largely flat, but partially showing weak signs.
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