In the third quarter GDP grew at a quarterly rate of 1.2% in real terms, the fastest growth in the G7, but in nominal terms, as a result of the pernicious effects of deflation, it fell by 0.1%.

• 第三季度实际国内生产总值增长率为每季度1.；2%25，为G7成员国中最快的，但是由于通货紧缩的不利影响，名义国内生产总值却下跌了0