TOKYO: Japan’s economy eked out slight growth in the first three months of the year, revised figures showed yesterday, beating some forecasts for a contraction but doing little to allay concerns that another recession is looming.
A few hours after the figures were released, the Bank of Japan (BoJ) said it would leave monetary policy unchanged, disappointing those hoping for stronger action.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!