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

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/19/japan-first-quarter-gdp-economy-inflation-energy.htmlhttps://www.thehour.com/news/world/article/japan-s-economy-expands-at-a-2-1-annual-pace-22265747.phphttps://abcnews.com/Business/wireStory/japans-economy-expands-21-annual-pace-boosted-consumer-133095198
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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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Japan's economy expands at a 2.1% annual pace, boosted by consumer spending

Japan's economy expands at a 2.1% annual pace, boosted by consumer spending

Japan's economy expands at a 2.1% annual pace, boosted by consumer spending

Japan's economy expands at a 2.1% annual pace, boosted by consumer spending

Japan economy grows faster than expected in first quarter

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