Group 1 - Japan's real GDP contracted by 0.2% in Q1 2025, an improvement from the initial estimate of a 0.7% decline, indicating underlying economic resilience [1] - Personal consumption increased by 0.1% quarter-on-quarter, and business investment rose by 1.1%, contributing positively to GDP growth [1] - Inventory changes contributed 0.6 percentage points to GDP growth, while net exports negatively impacted growth by 0.8 percentage points [1] Group 2 - The Bank of Japan remains cautious amid high uncertainty, with Governor Ueda warning about the potential impacts of tariffs on the economy [1] - Current pressures from U.S. tariffs, including a potential 10% comprehensive tariff and a 25% tariff on automobiles and parts, are significantly affecting export profits [1] - Despite a downward adjustment in domestic demand contributions, signals indicate strong momentum in the Japanese economy, with private consumption showing robust growth [2]
日本一季度GDP萎缩幅度小于预期 经济展现韧性但前景仍不确定
Xin Hua Cai Jing·2025-06-09 05:04