Japan mired in slump as exports, imports tumble

Japan posts slower export decline in April
Japan's export slump eased in April, adding to growing evidence that the recession is loosening its grip on the world's second-biggest economy.

Japan central bank expands lending program
Japan's central bank kept its key interest rate unchanged at virtually zero and expanded a lending program to bolster the disaster-hit economy.

Japan's economy shrinks for 2nd straight quarter
Japan's government says the economy shrank at an annualized rate of 3.7 percent in the first quarter.

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