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Japan’s economy shrank at a slower pace than anticipated in the third quarter of 2025, supported by resilient domestic consumption even as exports weakened under the weight of US tariffs and cooling ...
News Japan » Kanto » Economy: Japan’s Economy Records Modest Growth Despite Trade Uncertainty
TOKYO—Japan’s latest economic data has calmed recession fears, showing a fifth straight quarter of growth despite the impact of U.S. tariffs. Real gross domestic product increased 0.3% on a ...
News Japan » Kanto » Economy: Japan's economy contracts for the first time in six quarters as exports, residential investment drag
Domestic consumption helped slow the decline, with both government and private consumption rising quarter on quarter. Overall, private demand was the largest drag on GDP on a quarter-on-quarter basis.
News Japan » Kanto » Economy: Trump Tariffs Push Japan’s Economy Into Contraction
The Japanese economy shrank 1.8 percent from the same quarter last year as U.S. tariffs dampened automobile exports and prompted a bleak outlook for growth. By River Akira Davis Reporting from Tokyo ...
News Japan » Kanto » Economy: Japan Economy Shows Some Strength as Markets Weigh BOJ Hike
TOKYO—The Japanese economy is showing some signs of improvement, a slew of data indicated Friday, amid heightened speculation over the timing of the Bank of Japan’s next interest-rate hike. Evidence ...