but chairman osamu suzuki says ever since government officials raised the consumption tax domestic autoales have lagged and he doesn't see that changing anytime soon. >>> people at another japanese firm are reaping the reward of strong sales around the world. executives at textile maker toray industries posted big annual increases in revenue and profits over the same six month period. the executives said their sales shot up 11% in yen terms to more than $8 million. that's their biggest taking for the april to september period. their operating profit was up more than 15% to $445 million. the executives said they benefited from a rise in sales of carbon fiber composite used in the body of planes. that's the latest in business. i'll leave you with a check of markets. ♪ >>> every morning investors turn their attention to asia. the tokyo market leads the way. and markets around the world follow. >> from the decisions that could change the course of an economy. >> to the companies at the forefront of change. >> up-to-the-minute market reports. >> and analysis by specialists from around the wo