Reported 12 months ago
Japan has revised its earlier estimates, showing a 2.9% annual contraction in the economy in the first quarter of the year due to sluggish demand and rising prices. A survey by the central bank revealed ongoing sluggish conditions with a slight improvement in business sentiment among manufacturers but weakness in demand both domestically and internationally. The downward revision in GDP data was primarily due to changes in construction activity data, and analysts point to a slowdown in GDP growth and production, indicating a possible economic slowdown.
Source: YAHOO