Preview: Japan Q2 GDP Surge Seen Revised Down on Weaker Capex, Public Works Spending

–Q2 GDP Growth Still High, Led by Sharp Net Export Rebound Amid Falling Import Costs; Consumption, Capex Down –Q3 GDP Rise Expected to Slow but Supported by Consumer Spending on Services By Max Sato (MaceNews) – Japan’s strong economic growth led by a sharp rebound in net exports amid easing import costs in the April-June […]

Japan July Jobless Rate Unexpectedly Ticks Up to 2.7% from 2.5% in June as Job Losses Rise After Being Steady, More People Begin Looking for Work

–Number of Those Who Quit for Other Openings Also Rises –Employment Up Y/Y for 12th Straight Month, Led by Medical Services, Hotels, Restaurants, Factories, Construction –Number of Unemployed Marks 1st Y/Y Rise in 3 Months By Max Sato (MaceNews) – Japanese payrolls posted their 12th straight growth on year in July as hospitals, hotels, restaurants, […]