TOKYO (NQN)--Japan's industrial output (2005=100) rose a seasonally adjusted 1.4% on the month to 85.1 in September, marking the seventh straight increase, according to preliminary government data released Thursday. The average projection by market analysts was 0.9% growth. The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry maintained its overall assessment that the economy is on a recovery track. The shipment index grew 3.4% to 87.1, while the gauge for inventory edged down 0.5% to 94.6. The inventory to shipment index contracted 4.7% to 117.2. Looking ahead, the ministry expects output to grow 3.1% in October and 1.9% in November. Meanwhile, industrial output for the July-September quarter climbed 7.2% from the previous three-month period to 83.9. http://www.nni.nikkei.co.jp/e/fr/tnks/Nni20091029D29SS753.htm