TOKYO: Japan was clobbered with a one-two punch on Friday as weak data and a lackluster business confidence report underscored the slowdown dragging on the world’s number three economy.

The poor readings will heap pressure on policymakers to unveil more stimulus, after the yen surged again in the wake of Britain’s shock vote last week to quit the European Union, threatening Japan Inc.’s profits.

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