Post is here on the Japanese GDP data for Q2 of 2018
And, more:
Reuters have a bit of recap up:
- In a sign the economic recovery was broadening, domestic demand was the main driver of growth
but …
- global trade tensions loom as major risks to the export and investment outlook
- Yusuke Ichikawa, senior economist at Mizuho Research Institute, said global trade conditions remain a risk for the rest of the year, even with support to growth from domestic drivers."If the trade conflict heightens uncertainty over the outlook, companies could rein in spending, even if Washington does not impose higher tariffs on Japanese goods," Ichikawa said.
And, further here at AP if you'd like more
And, via the Wall Street Journal, which may be gated:
- improvements in private consumption, brisk capital spending and stable overseas demand
- "The Japanese economy is expected to keep growing until July-September 2019 supported by increases in exports. But this picture will change significantly if the U.S. imposes an auto tariff globally," said Yoshimasa Maruyama, an economist at SMBC Nikko Securities. He said a recent trade truce reached by President Trump with the European Union suggests the U.S. may refrain from tariffs, but "it remains the biggest risk factor."
