Pandemic sends Japan's service sector sentiment sliding to record low

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's service sector sentiment slumped to a record low in April, a Cabinet Office survey showed on Wednesday, pointing to intensifying pressure on the economy from the coronavirus-driven lockdown measures at home and worldwide.The survey of workers such as taxi drivers, hotel workers and restaurant staff - called "economy watchers" for their proximity to consumer and retail trends - showed their confidence about current economic conditions dropped to 7.9 from the previous..