The growth rate for gross domestic product (GDP) to be released on the 16th and the focus on trends in household consumption are reported to provide a basis for assessing the Japanese economy’s underlying strength.
The focus of the flash estimate on GDP growth to be released on the 16th is being discussed in connection with whether household consumption will recover.
Trends in household consumption are attracting attention as a factor that could determine the Japanese economy’s underlying strength, and the focus of discussion may shift to how the growth rate should be interpreted.
Following the release, information is expected to be updated through future economic trends and the release of additional indicators.