The government has revised its assessment of the economy downward for the first time since June 2003, citing slowdowns in exports and production, according to a monthly report issued Tuesday.
"The economy continues to recover, while some weak movements have been seen recently," the Cabinet Office said in its report for November, wording which could stir market concern that the recovery has peaked.
In the October report, the office said, "The economy is recovering at a solid pace."
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