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GDP-growth

Academia 6 months ago

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New finance minister: A fresh hope or silent menace for the economy

The new finance minister should advise the President against pursuing priority programs that risk widening the fiscal deficit, and instead focus on strategic steps in the short and medium term.

Economy 6 months ago

Japan revises Q2 GDP higher on upbeat consumer spending

Japan's economy expanded much faster than initially estimated in the second quarter, driven by upward revisions in private consumption and inventories, giving policymakers some assurance as they navigate political and trade uncertainty.

Economy 7 months ago

Japan posts modest growth despite US tariffs

Japan eked out modest growth in the second quarter despite painful United States tariffs, official data showed Friday, in welcome news to embattled Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.

Editorial 7 months ago

A startling GDP report

Many would characterize the current state of our economy as neither normal, nor healthy.

Economy 7 months ago

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Consumer confidence inches up as Indonesians expect better times ahead

Bank Indonesia's monthly CCI improved slightly in July to indicate a more positive outlook among consumers, indicating that household spending could drive growth in the second half, though at least one economist has advised keeping an eye on the jobs figure and savings ratio for the medium term.