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GDP GROWTH

Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Sep 9, 2019
Japan's economic growth revised downward as capital investment slows
The economy expanded at a slower pace in the second quarter than initially reported as growth in business investment proved less robust than first thought.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Aug 14, 2017
Japan's April-June GDP jumped annualized 4% on consumption, capital expenditures
Growth is expected to continue in coming quarters, offering the Bank of Japan hope that a tight labor market is finally starting to boost consumer spending.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
May 15, 2014
GDP jumps to 5.9% on tax hike in first quarter
The Japanese economy climbed to its fastest pace since 2011 as companies invested more and consumers raced to beat the first tax hike in 17 years.
BUSINESS / Economy
Feb 24, 2014
Narrowing of 'GDP gap' for fourth straight quarter bolsters inflation hopes
Japan's gross domestic product gap in the October-December 2013 quarter narrowed for the fourth consecutive quarter, indicating the economy is moving closer to ending deflation, the Cabinet Office said Monday.
EDITORIALS
Aug 15, 2013
Strong enough for a sales tax hike?
Japan's annualized GDP growth has topped 2 percent for two straight quarters. But is economic recovery strong enough to go ahead with sales tax hikes starting next April
BUSINESS / Economy
Aug 12, 2013
Japan's April-June GDP grows, affecting tax hike decision
The economy grew an annualized real 2.6 percent in the three months through June with consumption and exports recuperating, the government said Monday, possibly further swaying Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's fall decision on whether to raise the 5 percent sales tax to 8 percent next April.
BUSINESS / Economy
Mar 9, 2013
Economy returned to growth in last quarter, boosting Abe's easing drive
The economy returned to growth in the fourth quarter, the Cabinet Office announces, bolstering Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's campaign to end 15 years of deflation.

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