Japan Q1 GDP Solid Growth Revised Up Sharply on Unexpected Jump in Private Inventories; Capex Firmer Than in Initial Estimate, Public Works Less Strong

–Consumer Spending on Services, Rebound in Business Investment Lead Economic Growth as in Preliminary Data  –Net Exports Down Amid Slowing Global Demand–Q4’s Slight Contraction Revised Up to Slight Growth, Making Q1 GDP 2nd Straight Quarterly Rise  –Q2 GDP Seen Supported by Consumption Without Covid Restrictions but High Prices Remain Headwind  By Max Sato (MaceNews) – […]

Preview: Japan Q1 GDP Solid Growth Seen Revised Up Slightly; Capex Appears to Be Firmer Than in Initial Estimate, Public Works Less Strong

–Consumer Spending on Services, Rebound in Business Investment Lead Economic Growth  –Net Exports Drop Amid Slowing Global Demand –Q2 GDP Seen Supported by Consumption Without Covid Restrictions but High Prices Remain Headwind  By Max Sato (MaceNews) – Japan’s solid economic growth led by resilient consumer spending in the January-March quarter is expected to be revised […]

Bank of Canada Surprises Market with 25 BP Rate Hike; Warns Policy-makers More Worried Inflation Could Get Stuck Well Above 2%

 –BOC Decision Reflects Its View: Policy Not Sufficiently Restrictive to Bring Supply/Demand Back into Balance, Return Inflation Sustainably To 2% Target –BOC: Canada’s Labor Market Remains Tight; Overall, Excess Demand Looks to Be More Persistent Than Anticipated By Max Sato (MaceNews) – The Bank of Canada on Wednesday raised its policy interest rate – the […]