Japan: consumption slows again
After a better Q2, consumption looks to have basically flat-lined again in July-August, capping any upside in GDP. Consumption isn't falling again, and last week's consumer confidence survey suggests no new deterioration in September. But there is downside risk if the JPY continues to weaken.
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