Track Japan's Final GDP q/q to gauge economic health and forecast market trends. Essential for macroeconomic analysis.
This statistic serves as the most comprehensive indicator of economic activity and is the key measure of the economy's overall health. The 'Previous' figure reflects the 'Actual' from the preliminary release, which may cause a disconnect in the 'History' data. Two versions of GDP are published approximately one month apart: the Preliminary and the Final. The Preliminary release is the first and tends to have the most significant influence. Note that the series calculation method has been altered as of December 2004, August 2002, and December 2000.
What it Measures
This reflects the change in the inflation-adjusted total value of all goods and services generated within the economy.
Usual Effect
An 'Actual' figure that exceeds the 'Forecast' is considered favorable for the currency.
Source & Frequency
Cabinet Office (latest release) - https://www.cao.go.jp/index-e.html • Published quarterly, around 70 days after the conclusion of the quarter.
How Data is Derived
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Also Known As
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Acronym
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)