According to Jin10, economists surveyed by data provider Quick estimate that Japan's real GDP may grow 0.1% quarter over quarter in the third quarter, with the data due next Monday. Daiwa Securities economist Kento Minami said the figures are unlikely to give the Bank of Japan a direct reason to hesitate over further rate hikes, as Japan's moderate economic recovery appears to be continuing. Relatively weak personal consumption may constrain companies' ability to pass higher costs on to customers. A key point the Bank of Japan may need to verify when deciding on future rate hikes is whether economic conditions continue to support companies passing price increases on to consumers.