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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