GDP sa q/q +1.3% q/q

  • expected 1.4%, prior -0.9%

GDP annualised sa y/y +5.4%

  • expected 5.8%, prior -3.6%

GDP deflator (an inflation indication) -1.3% y/y

  • expected -1.2%, prior -1.2% y/y

Private consumption +2.7% q/q

  • expected 2.2% q/q, prior -1.3%

Business spending +0.4% q/q (i.e. this is capex)

  • expected 0.5%, prior -2.3%

USD/JPY chart below, but in brief ...

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usdyen chart 15 February 2022