JAPAN’S INDUSTRIAL OUTPUT FELL 2.1 PERCENT IN FEBRUARY OVER AN EARTHQUAKE

Highlights –

• Japan’s industrial output fell 2.1 percent in February over an earthquake.
• An earthquake on Feb. 13 in northeastern Japan disrupted parts supply for major automakers.
• The auto sector reported an 8.8 percent fall in February.
• Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry expects output to fall 1.9 percent in March.

Japan's Mi....