What we are starting to see are the motors running. Momentum is very important in any recovery and that is what we are starting to see in Japan at the moment.

We have lost the momentum (for recovery).

Boeing has really regained momentum, ... starting to do well.

Boeing has really regained momentum, ... are starting to do well.

The recovery in consumer spending is in its infancy. Retail growth in real terms has been the weakest in 12 years and is just picking itself up from the bottom. The car market is still weak, with seasonally adjusted sales falling 2 per cent in March after a 2 per cent fall in February.

Momentum? Momentum is the next day's starting pitcher.