Flat capex in Q1 the headline data point, Disappointing.
Japan Capital Spending Ex Software Q1: -1.4% y/y
- expected 5.4%, prior 7.3%
Japan Company Sales Q1: 1.1% y/y
- prior 0.7%
Japan Company Profits Q1: 14.6% y/y
- expected 5.3%, prior 4.7%
I'll have more to come on this separately, details etc.