Japan’s soaring COVID-19 cases cloud GDP gains

GDP grew by a solid 0.5% on the quarter and 1.1% on the year in April-June, but now another wave of COVID-19 has hit

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  • GDP boosted by services
  • Easing restrictions
  • COVID-19 cases soar
  • Surpassing the US death rate
  • Seeking immunity
  • Partial responses
  • Labour shortages
  • Sentiment turning down

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