in other asian markets, 1.3%.
seoul was down .1%.
some investors were lacking in
profit from the set last week.
indonesian shares 3.5%, a lower
than expected earnings reports.
>>> japanese consumers died out
less in march.
sales at major restaurant and
fast food chains fell for the
first time in two months.
officials at the japan food
service sorks say march sales
were down 4.6% from a a year
earlier.
they say food safety scare at
mcdonald's was a major factor
behind the slump.
sales there fell nearly 30%
after a series of incidents at
which foreign objects were found
in mcdonald's meals.
sales at fast food chains
dropped 10% overall but family
restaurants and other chains saw
sales rise.
higher grade items on the menu
were popular.
customers were ready to spend
more if they thought the food
was worth it.
>>> car makers are looking to
drive their products into one of