Latest trade figure came in above market consensus forecast. This is because of a steady recovery in Japan's exports.

The economy is still growing, albeit at a more moderate pace than in the previous quarter.

Companies appeared to be cautious because of the possibility of spikes in crude oil prices which could hit corporate profitability.

Companies appear to have turned cautious because of the possibility of spikes in crude oil prices, which could hit corporate profitability. Oil prices have been stable recently, but are still generally at high levels.

Everyone calls him Blockhead
No one sings his praises
Or takes him to heart...

That is the kind of person
I want to be

I struck out twice, and I gave up a two-run homer.