SMBC Nikko lifts Japan FY2026 real GDP growth view to 0.8% on lower crude oil imports
- Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group published a Japan economic outlook, lifting real GDP growth forecasts to 0.8% in FY2026 and 1.1% in FY2027.
- Nominal GDP seen rising 2.8% in FY2026, 3% in FY2027; FY2026 upgrade reflects lower crude oil import costs.
- Apr-Jun 2026 real GDP grew 1.1% QoQ annualized, undershooting the 2% consensus; lower imports drove growth.
- Private consumption, capex fell quarter-on-quarter as inflation rose on higher crude prices, yen weakness.
- BOJ path revised to three hikes in Sep 2026, Jan 2027, Jun 2027; policy rate projected to peak at 1.75%.
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