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Japan second-quarter GDP grows 1.1%, missing forecasts on soft domestic demand
Japan’s economy expanded at a slower-than-expected 1.1% annualized rate in the second quarter, highlighting the vulnerability of domestic consumption to surging energy costs even as a weak currency bolsters export revenues.
2 min read · 17 Aug 2026
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