Production and Technology of Iron and Steel in Japan during 2009

摘要

In the first half of 2009, the Japanese economy experienced unprecedented difficulties resulting from the global financial crisis which began in the fall of 2008. However, beginning in the second half, the effects of government economic measures were felt, and the economy is now continuing to emerge from the worst period of the downturn. It was truly a year of recovery from crisis. Nevertheless, the yen remains high, deflationary tendencies are increasing, and the employment environment and other conditions are continuing to deteriorate, raising fears of a double-dip recession.