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Japan's economy grows at annualized 2.1% rate in first quarter, beating expectations

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Japan's economy grows at annualized 2.1% rate in first quarter, beating expectations

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Japan's economy grew at an annualized 2.1% in Q1 2026, driven by stronger consumption and exports, signaling resilience amid higher energy costs.
On a quarter-on-quarter basis, GDP rose 0.5%, showing solid momentum from late 2025 and beating expectations.
Exports jumped 11.5% year-on-year in March, led by semiconductor equipment shipments, bolstering overall activity.

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