Japan's Inflation below expectations

Japan's inflation in December rose 2.5% below expectations and deteriorating for the fifth month in a row. Factory output rose but was below forecasts at 1%. Household spending dropped 3.4 % from a year ago, more than expected. Job's availability in Japan increased to the best level in a couple decades. Japan's jobless rate fell to 3.4%, from 3.5% in November. The USD/JPY is trading down at 117.55 down 0.71 in early trading Friday.