Reported Earlier, Japan Gross Domestic Product (QoQ) For Q3 -0.7% Vs. -0.5% Est.; 0.9% (Revised) Prior
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Japan's GDP for Q3 contracted by 0.7%, which is worse than the estimated 0.5% contraction and a decrease from the prior 0.9% growth.
December 08, 2023 | 5:52 am
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NEGATIVE IMPACT
Japan's worse-than-expected GDP contraction may lead to negative sentiment for BBJP, which tracks Japanese equities.
As BBJP is an ETF that tracks a broad range of Japanese equities, the negative GDP report suggests a weaker economic environment, which could reduce investor confidence in Japanese stocks and negatively impact BBJP's performance in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
NEGATIVE IMPACT
The negative GDP report from Japan may adversely affect DXJ, an ETF focused on Japanese dividend-paying companies.
DXJ, which targets Japanese dividend-paying companies, could see a short-term negative impact as the disappointing GDP figures may lead to concerns about corporate profitability and the ability of these companies to sustain dividends.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 65
RELEVANCE 80
NEGATIVE IMPACT
EWJ, an ETF that includes major Japanese stocks, may face downward pressure following the report of a larger-than-expected contraction in Japan's GDP.
EWJ, which holds a portfolio of major Japanese stocks, is likely to be impacted by the bearish economic data, as investors may anticipate a challenging economic climate in Japan, potentially leading to reduced earnings and investment in these companies.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80