Japan economic growth stalls as weak GDP data misses market forecasts
Japan's economy grew just 0.2 percent as weak government spending weighed on growth. Prime Minister Takaichi may now push for stimulus to counter the slump.
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JP reported that its economy expanded by an annualised 0.2% in the December quarter, a figure that fell significantly short of the 1.6% growth analysts had anticipated. This slowdown follows a period of stronger performance in mid-2025, when year-on-year growth stood at approximately 2%. The latest data shows year-on-year growth has cooled to 0.1%, marking a notable shift in the nation's economic momentum.
JP reported that its economy expanded by an annualised 0.2% in the December quarter, a figure that fell significantly short of the 1.6% growth analysts had anticipated. This slowdown follows a period of stronger performance in mid-2025, when year-on-year growth stood at approximately 2%. The latest data shows year-on-year growth has cooled to 0.1%, marking a notable shift in the nation's economic momentum.
