Japan's economy suffers record slump after Covid hit
by Larry Elliott Economics editor from on (#56ZY0)
Falling household consumption and Olympics postponement drag on growth
Japan's recession has stretched to nine months after the world's third biggest economy suffered a record-breaking drop in activity of almost 8% in the second quarter of 2020.
Falling household consumption was the main reason behind the contraction, with the postponement of the Olympics and weak demand for Japan's manufacturing goods additional drags on growth.
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