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Japan Q4 GDP Growth Revised Upward
Japan’s GDP grew 0.3% qoq in Q4 2025, higher than the flash estimate of 0.1% and in line with market expectations. The reading followed a 0.7% contraction in Q3, amid upward revisions to private consumption, business investment, and government spending. Private consumption, which accounts for more than half of Japan's economy, was revised up to a 0.3% increase (vs 0.1% in an earlier estimate and after 0.5% growth in Q3), partly supported by Tokyo’s fiscal measures aimed at easing cost-of-living pressures. Business investment was also adjusted sharply higher to 1.2% (vs 0.2% previously, after flat growth in Q3), pointing to stronger corporate spending on capacity and equipment. Government spending rose 0.4% (vs 0.1% in the flash reading, after 0.1% in Q3), reflecting continued fiscal support. Meanwhile, net trade made no contribution to growth, as both exports (-0.3% vs -1.4%) and imports (-0.3% vs -0.1%) declined, partly due to softer external demand and weaker domestic import needs.
Published on 2026-03-10

Japan Q4 GDP Growth Revised Upward
Japan’s GDP grew 0.3% qoq in Q4 2025, higher than the flash estimate of a 0.1% rise and in line with market expectations. The latest reading followed a 0.7% contraction in Q3 and was supported by stronger domestic demand. Private consumption was revised up to a 0.3% increase (vs an earlier estimate of 0.1% and after a 0.5% gain in Q3), suggesting household spending held up amid Tokyo's massive fiscal support to ease cost pressures. Business investment was also adjusted sharply higher to 1.2% (vs 0.2% in the preliminary estimate, after flat growth in Q3), indicating firmer corporate spending on capacity and equipment. Government spending rose 0.4% (vs 0.1% in flash data, after a 0.1% gain in Q3), reflecting continued fiscal support. Meanwhile, net trade made no contribution to growth as both exports (-0.3% vs -1.4%) and imports (-0.3% vs -0.1%) declined, partly amid softer external demand and weaker domestic import needs.
Published on 2026-03-10

Japan Q4 GDP Growth Revised Upward
Japan’s GDP grew 0.3% qoq in Q4 2025, higher than the flash estimate of 0.1% and in line with market expectations. The reading followed a 0.7% contraction in Q3, amid upward revisions to private consumption, business investment, and government spending. Private consumption, which accounts for more than half of the economy, was revised up to a 0.3% increase (vs 0.1% in an earlier estimate and after 0.5% growth in Q3), partly supported by Tokyo’s fiscal measures aimed at easing cost-of-living pressures. Business investment was also adjusted sharply higher to 1.2% (vs 0.2% previously, after flat growth in Q3), pointing to stronger corporate spending on capacity and equipment. Government spending rose 0.4% (vs 0.1% in the flash reading, after 0.1% in Q3), reflecting continued fiscal support. Meanwhile, net trade made no contribution to growth, as both exports (-0.3% vs -1.4%) and imports (-0.3% vs -0.1%) declined, partly due to softer external demand and weaker domestic import needs.
Published on 2026-03-10

Japan Q4 GDP Growth Revised Upward
Japan’s GDP grew 0.3% qoq in Q4 2025, higher than the flash estimate of 0.1% and in line with market expectations. The reading followed a 0.7% contraction in Q3, amid upward revisions to private consumption, business investment, and government spending. Private consumption, which accounts for more than half of Japan's economy, was revised up to a 0.3% increase (vs 0.1% in an earlier estimate and after 0.5% growth in Q3), partly supported by Tokyo’s fiscal measures aimed at easing cost-of-living pressures. Business investment was also adjusted sharply higher to 1.2% (vs 0.2% previously, after flat growth in Q3), pointing to stronger corporate spending on capacity and equipment. Government spending rose 0.4% (vs 0.1% in the flash reading, after 0.1% in Q3), reflecting continued fiscal support. Meanwhile, net trade made no contribution to growth, as both exports (-0.3% vs -1.4%) and imports (-0.3% vs -0.1%) declined, partly due to softer external demand and weaker domestic import needs.
Published on 2026-03-10

Japan Posts Modest Growth in Q4
Japan’s GDP grew 0.1% qoq in Q4 2025, rebounding from a 0.7% drop in Q3 but missing market forecasts of a 0.4% increase, flash data showed. While business investment recovered (0.2% vs -0.3% in Q3), private consumption rose the least in a year (0.1% vs 0.4) amid persistent cost pressures, notably food prices. Meanwhile, government spending was subdued (0.1% vs 0.1%), and net trade did not contribute to growth, with both exports (-0.3% vs -1.4%) and imports (-0.3% vs -0.1%) declining. The latest reading suggests the drag from U.S. tariffs, with a baseline of 15%, is gradually easing, while diplomatic tensions with China persist. It also comes as Tokyo prepares to ramp up investment through targeted public spending following a sweeping election victory.
Published on 2026-02-15

Japan Q4 GDP Growth Below Estimates
Japan’s GDP expanded 0.1% qog in Q4 2025, rebounding from a 0.7% contraction in Q3, flash data showed. However, the growth was weaker than market expectations of a 0.4% increase, pointing to a modest and fragile recovery in economic activity. Private consumption recorded its weakest growth in a year, while government spending remained subdued. Business investment rebounded modestly, and net trade made no contribution to overall GDP growth.
Published on 2026-02-15

Japan Q4 GDP Growth Below Estimates
Japan’s GDP grew 0.1% qoq in Q4 2025, rebounding from a 0.7% drop in Q3 but missing market forecasts of a 0.4% increase, flash data showed. While business investment recovered (0.2% vs -0.3% in Q3), private consumption rose the least in a year (0.1% vs 0.4), government spending was subdued (0.1% vs 0.1%) and net trade did not contribute to growth, as both exports (-0.3% vs -1.4%) and imports (-0.3% vs -0.1%) declined. The latest reading suggested the drag from U.S. tariffs is gradually easing while diplomatic tensions with China persisted. It also came as Tokyo prepares to ramp up investment through targeted public spending following a sweeping election victory.
Published on 2026-02-15

Japan Q4 GDP Growth Below Estimates
Japan’s GDP grew 0.1% qoq in Q4 2025, rebounding from a 0.7% drop in Q3 but missing market forecasts of a 0.4% increase, flash data showed. While business investment recovered (0.2% vs -0.3% in Q3), private consumption rose the least in a year (0.1% vs 0.4) amid persistent cost pressures, notably food prices. Meanwhile, government spending was subdued (0.1% vs 0.1%), and net trade did not contribute to growth, with both exports (-0.3% vs -1.4%) and imports (-0.3% vs -0.1%) declining. The latest reading suggests the drag from U.S. tariffs, with a baseline of 15%, is gradually easing, while diplomatic tensions with China persist. It also comes as Tokyo prepares to ramp up investment through targeted public spending following a sweeping election victory.
Published on 2026-02-15

Japan Q$ GDP Growth Below Estimates
Japan’s GDP expanded 0.1% qog in Q4 2025, rebounding from a 0.7% contraction in Q3, flash data showed. However, the growth was weaker than market expectations of a 0.4% increase, pointing to a modest and fragile recovery in economic activity. Private consumption recorded its weakest growth in a year, while government spending remained subdued. Business investment rebounded modestly, and net trade made no contribution to overall GDP growth.
Published on 2026-02-15

Japan Q4 GDP Growth Below Estimates
Japan’s GDP grew 0.1% qoq in Q4 2025, rebounding from a 0.7% drop in Q3 but missing market forecasts of a 0.4% increase, flash data showed. While business investment recovered (0.2% vs -0.3% in Q3), private consumption rose the least in a year (0.1% vs 0.4), government spending was subdued (0.1% vs 0.1%) and net trade did not contribute to growth, as both exports (-0.3% vs -1.4%) and imports (-0.3% vs -0.1%) declined. The latest result indicated that the impact of U.S. tariffs is gradually receding, with Tokyo positioning to accelerate investment through targeted public spending in the wake of a sweeping election victory.
Published on 2026-02-15

Japan Q4 GDP Growth Below Estimates
Japan’s GDP grew 0.1% qoq in Q4 2025, rebounding from a 0.7% drop in Q3 but missing market forecasts of a 0.4% increase, flash data showed. While business investment recovered (0.2% vs -0.3% in Q3), private consumption rose the least in a year (0.1% vs 0.4) amid persistent cost pressures, notably food prices. Meanwhile, government spending was subdued (0.1% vs 0.1%), and net trade did not contribute to growth, with both exports (-0.3% vs -1.4%) and imports (-0.3% vs -0.1%) declining. The latest reading suggests the drag from U.S. tariffs is gradually easing, while diplomatic tensions with China persist. It also comes as Tokyo prepares to ramp up investment through targeted public spending following a sweeping election victory.
Published on 2026-02-15

Japan Q$ GDP Growth Below Estimates
Japan’s GDP expanded 0.1% qog in Q4 2025, rebounding from a 0.7% contraction in Q3, flash data showed. However, the growth was weaker than market expectations of a 0.4% increase, pointing to a modest and fragile recovery in economic activity.
Published on 2026-02-15

Japan Q4 GDP Growth Below Estimates
Japan’s GDP grew 0.1% qoq in Q4 2025, rebounding from a 0.7% drop in Q3 but missing market forecasts of a 0.4% increase, flash data showed. While business investment recovered (0.2% vs -0.3% in Q3), private consumption rose the least in a year (0.1% vs 0.4), government spending was subdued (0.1% vs 0.1%) and net trade did not contribute to growth, as both exports (-0.3% vs -1.4%) and imports (-0.3% vs -0.1%) declined.
Published on 2026-02-15

Japan Q4 GDP Growth Below Estimates
Japan’s GDP grew 0.1% qoq in Q4 2025, rebounding from a 0.7% drop in Q3 but missing market forecasts of a 0.4% increase, flash data showed. While business investment recovered (0.2% vs -0.3% in Q3), private consumption rose the least in a year (0.1% vs 0.4) amid persistent cost pressures. Meanwhile, government spending was subdued (0.1% vs 0.1%), and net trade did not contribute to growth, with both exports (-0.3% vs -1.4%) and imports (-0.3% vs -0.1%) declining. The latest reading suggests the drag from U.S. tariffs is gradually easing, while diplomatic tensions with China persist. It also comes as Tokyo prepares to ramp up investment through targeted public spending following a sweeping election victory.
Published on 2026-02-15

Japan Q$ GDP Growth Below Estimates
Japan’s GDP expanded 0.1% qog in Q4 2025, rebounding from a 0.7% contraction in Q3. However, the growth was weaker than market expectations of a 0.4% increase, pointing to a modest and fragile recovery in economic activity.
Published on 2026-02-15

Japan Q4 GDP Growth Below Estimates
Japan’s GDP grew 0.1% qoq in Q4 2025, rebounding from a 0.7% drop in Q3 but missing forecasts of 0.4%, flash data showed. While business investment recovered, private consumption posted its weakest rise in a year and net trade made no contribution to growth.
Published on 2026-02-15

Japan Q4 GDP Growth Below Estimates
Japan’s GDP grew 0.1% qoq in Q4 2025, rebounding from a 0.7% drop in Q3 but missing market forecasts of a 0.4% increase, flash data showed. While business investment recovered (0.2% vs -0.3% in Q3), private consumption rose the least in a year (0.1% vs 0.4), government spending was subdued (0.1% vs 0.1%) and net trade did not contribute to growth, as both exports (-0.3% vs -1.4%) and imports (-0.3% vs -0.1%) declined. The latest reading suggests the drag from U.S. tariffs is gradually easing, while diplomatic tensions with China persist. It also comes as Tokyo prepares to ramp up investment through targeted public spending following a sweeping election victory.
Published on 2026-02-15

Japan Q3 GDP Shrinks More than Initially Estimated
Japan’s GDP contracted 0.6% qoq in Q3 2025, deeper than the flash estimate of a 0.4% decline and market forecasts for a 0.5% drop. The latest figure followed a downwardly revised 0.5% growth in Q2 and marked the first quarterly contraction since Q1 2024.
Published on 2025-12-08

Japan Q3 GDP Shrinks More than Initially Anticipated
Japan’s GDP contracted 0.6% qoq in Q3 2025, deeper than the flash estimate of a 0.4% decline and market forecasts for a 0.5% drop. The latest figure followed a downwardly revised 0.5% growth in Q2 and marked the first quarterly contraction since Q1 2024, with business spending slipping for the first time in three quarters (-0.2%, compared with the flash estimate of a 1.0% gain and missing forecasts for a 0.4% growth, after a 1.3% rise in Q2). The weaker reading highlighted ongoing pressure from higher borrowing costs. Private consumption remained soft, edging up 0.2%, slightly above both the preliminary estimate and consensus of 0.1%, but slower than a 0.3% rise in Q2. Government spending also eased (0.2%, compared with the flash reading of 0.5% and after a 0.3% rise previously). Net trade added further drag (-0.2ppts), with exports (-1.2% vs 2.3% in Q2) falling faster than imports (-0.1% vs 1.3%) after Washington imposed a 15% baseline tariff on most Japanese goods in September.
Published on 2025-12-08

Japan Q3 GDP Shrinks More than Initially Anticipated
Japan’s GDP contracted 0.6% qoq in Q3 2025, deeper than the flash estimate of a 0.4% decline and market forecasts for a 0.5% drop. The latest figure followed a downwardly revised 0.5% growth in Q2 and marked the first quarterly contraction since Q1 2024.
Published on 2025-12-08