Japan’s Ishihara: Economy showing weaknesses but recovery continues moderately as a trend

Japanese economy minister Ishihara is on the wires now, via Reuters, expressing his view on the Japanese growth prospects, following the release of worse-than expected GDP data.

Key Quotes:

“Economy showing weaknesses but recovery continues moderately as a trend”

“Modest growth continues despite soft spots“

“Govt econ package for sustained future growth“

“Watch emerging econ slowdown, markets“