And domestic spending remains weak despite signs of a mild recovery.

"That could revive capital spending and produce a mild recovery."

The gains overall suggest that exports will continue to contribute to Japan's mild recovery in the first quarter.

Looking ahead, the central bank said it saw signs that the current recession would not deepen further, although only a mild recovery is expected.

Thirdly, the western European computer industry was also staging a mild recovery.

She showed signs of mild recovery the day before she died and it was thought that doctors would allow her to go home.

The junk bond market has been in tatters for months, and is only now showing tentative signs of a mild recovery.

Markets Stocks mounted a mild recovery after two sessions of steep declines.

Economic data released yesterday continued to support those who argue for a mild recovery.

Yesterday, rates moved a little lower, and stock prices staged a mild recovery.