Economy set to slow sharply after Q1 growth spurt

The strong rebound in Japanese GDP in Q1 is likely to mark the high point for growth this year. The recovery is heavily reliant on government support and it looks increasingly unlikely that the private sector can fill the gap as the boost from spending fades.

Subscriber content

Read this in full, free

Start a free trial and use one of your 10 free starter credits to unlock this piece.


Free. 10 articles. No card required.
By completing this form you are agreeing to our Terms and Conditions for the provision of a free trial of Capital Economics' services. We take your privacy seriously and will not share your details with others without your consent. By providing your details, including your email address, you are consenting to Capital Economics sending you macroeconomic commentary and analysis. You can unsubscribe at any time. See our Privacy Policy for more information.

Already a client or trialist? Log in to read this.