Retail Sales in Japan
Japan - Retail Sales
A more complete GDP estimate showed that the economy rebounded in Q2 at a stronger pace than previously reported on the back of surging investment, especially in the non-residential sector. Strong corporate earnings and still positive business sentiment are propelling investment growth. However, despite accelerating in Q2, private consumption remains weak as a tight labor market has not yet translated into a boost to workers’ paychecks. Exports, meanwhile, continued to post positive figures in August, mostly due to solid shipments to China. That said, the contribution to overall growth will likely diminish in Q3 as rising oil prices pile pressure on the trade balance, which swung to a deficit in July and August. In the political arena, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was reelected leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) by a landslide on 20 September. Now on course to become Japan’s longest-serving leader, his victory may embolden him to revise the country’s pacifist constitution.Japan - Retail Sales Data
| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Sales (annual variation in %) | 1.0 | 1.7 | -0.4 | -0.6 | 1.9 |
Japan Retail Sales Chart
Source: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and Met the why particular calculations.
Japan Facts
| Value | Change | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bond Yield | 0.15 | -4.41 % | Oct 12 |
| Exchange Rate | 112.2 | -0.35 % | Oct 12 |
| Stock Market | 22,695 | 0.11 % | Oct 12 |
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Economic News
Japan: Manufacturing PMI stabilizes in September
October 2, 2018
The Nikkei flash manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) came in at 52.5 in September, unchanged from August’s print.
Japan: Consumer confidence inches up in September
October 2, 2018
Consumer sentiment increased from 43.3 in August to 43.4 in September.
Japan: Business confidence weakens for third consecutive quarter in Q3
October 1, 2018
According to the Bank of Japan’s quarterly Tankan business survey, sentiment among large manufacturers fell in the third quarter of 2018 for the third straight period, suggesting that rising trade protectionism and an uncertain global economic outlook are negatively affecting business mood.
Japan: Core inflation stabilizes in August
September 28, 2018
The core consumer price index rose 0.3% in month-on-month seasonally-adjusted terms in August, above July’s 0.1% increase.
Japan: Industrial production rebounds in August
September 28, 2018
Industrial production expanded 0.7% on a month-on-month and seasonally-adjusted basis in August, contrasting July’s 0.2% decrease.
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