Expectations were that Japan was in the midst of a major recession, with the economy declining at more than 4%. This would have made this one of the worst periods for their economy for some time.
And putting Japan right back in the doldrums that they fought last year. In fact, the economy was considered to be so bad, that it was a major reason Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, was forced from office just last week.
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