Japan's Economy Expands More Than Initially Estimated

What was a key factor contributing to Japan's economic growth in the second quarter?

• Increased consumer spending

• Improved business spending

• Higher export rates

• Government subsidies

What are some of the challenges Japan might face in the third quarter?

• Energy crisis in Europe

• Decreasing global interest rates

• Resolution of the Ukraine conflict

• Strengthening of the yen

Why has the Japanese yen weakened significantly this year?

• High inflation in Japan

• Increased Japanese interest rates

• Decreased global demand for yen

• Strong dollar and unchanged Japanese interest rates

What is a potential action the Japanese government might take regarding the yen?

• Implement fiscal stimulus

• Intervene in the currency market

• Reduce export tariffs

• Increase interest rates

What external factor could influence the movement of the yen in the near future?

• China's economic performance

• European Union trade policies

• US CPI figures

• Japan's GDP growth