Japan's business confidence drops

confidence - pewność
major - główne
Business confidence among major manufacturers in Japan is at a record low, according to a wide-ranging survey by the central bank.

to tumble - zwalić się, upaść
Results released by the Bank of Japan show that business confidence among major manufacturers tumbled dramatically, hitting the lowest level ever recorded.

to halve - zmniejszyć o połowę, przepołowić
Exports nearly halved in February compared to the year before and many iconic companies are facing massive losses.

to compile - sporządzać, przygotowywać
Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso has called for another big economic stimulus package to be compiled by mid-April.

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