boj minutes, 2022-04-28
The consumption activity index (CAI; real, travel balance adjusted) had increased clearly for the October-December quarter of 2021, but that for the January-February period declined by 3.8 percent relative to the October-December quarter due to the effects of the rapid spread of the Omicron variant and the resultant implementation of priority measures to prevent the spread of disease.
Sentiment: neutral
Topic: mp_economic_activity