February 17, 2025 at 12:03AM
Super strong data from Japan:
Japan Q4 GDP surges to +2.8% annualized (from +1.0% expected), deflator hits 2.8% – yen up
+0.7& q/q vs. +0.3% expected
expanded for a third straight quarter
net exports improved
capex up
domestic demand fell a touch, dragging on GDP
This bolsters the case for further and quicker interest rate hikes from the Bank of Japan.
Its sent yen higher:
This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.
USD/JPY traded under 152.00 after the very strong Q4 economic growth data