The end-month data rush mostly affirms our view of the economy. The first fall in underlying inflation in Tokyo in more than a year is likely to be followed by consistent decreases in H2, while the slight drop in the job-to-applicant ratio points to loosening labour market conditions over coming months. Finally, May’s industrial production print and firms’ forecast for June point to a moderate rise in Q2 GDP.
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