Japan data, Q4 Capex +7.7% y/y (prior +9.8%) | Forexlive

A boost to Japanese firm’s capital expenditure on plant and equipment in the October to December quarter of 2022. Up 7.7% on the same period in 2021

• the 7th consecutive quarter of y/y rises
• falling short of the y/y +9.8% in q3

Other data:

• capex +0.5% q/q
• recurring profits -2.8% y/y
• sales +6.1% y.y