The preliminary and priors for can be found here: Japan GDP preliminary for Q2 -7.8% q/q (vs. expected -7.5%)

Final is out now:

  • GDP sa -7.9% q/q
  • GDP annualised sa -28.1% q/q
  • GDP nominal -7.6% q/q
  • GDP deflator (an inflation indication) 1.3%
  • Private consumption -7.9% q/q
  • Business spending -4.7% q/q

Little change from the preliminary for GDP - Q2 saw economies around the globe crushed in the response to the virus pandemic. Japan no different.