Japan Factory Output Up 3.6% on Year

The video discusses Japan's economic data, highlighting industrial output growth of 3.6% in March, surpassing economists' expectations. Retail trade data showed a smaller decline than anticipated, while household spending fell significantly. The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is expected to announce further stimulus measures amid ongoing economic challenges, including a contraction in GDP and slowing export growth due to reduced demand from China. Industrial output shows signs of recovery after a significant drop in February.

What was the percentage growth of industrial output in March compared to economists' expectations?

• 1.6%

• 3.6%

• 5%

• 2.8%

How did retail trade perform on a year-on-year basis in March?

• It fell by 5%

• It remained unchanged

• It fell by 1.1%

• It grew by 1.4%

What was the economists' estimate for retail trade growth on a month-on-month basis?

• 0.5%

• 2.0%

• 1.1%

• 1.4%

What significant economic event is expected to influence the BOJ's policy decision?

• Rise in retail trade

• GDP contraction

• Growth in exports

• Increase in household spending

What is one of the challenges Japan is facing in its export sector?

• High demand from China

• Slowing demand from China

• Increased industrial output

• Rising household spending