Japan economy minister Motegi says sees continued growth

Motegi comments on the Q4 GDP data (which is here):

• Japan (prelim) Q4 GDP 0.1% q/q (vs. expected at 0.2%)

Remarks on the rlease:

• growth supported by private sector demand
• supplementary budget lily to support public spending
• sees continued growth, good job environment
• consumer spending improving due to wage growth
• beginning to see positive economic cycle
• consumer spending should continue to improve
• current expansion solid

A lot of what he is saying was covered in the previews posted earlier

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