WS Investor
19 May 2026, 13:12
Japan’s Economy Beats Forecasts in Q1
Japan’s economy grew faster than expected in the first quarter, signaling stronger momentum despite global trade uncertainty. GDP expanded 0.5% quarter-on-quarter, above forecasts of 0.4% and accelerating from 0.2% in the previous quarter.
On an annualized basis, GDP rose 2.1%, also beating expectations of 1.7% and improving sharply from the prior 0.8% reading.
Japan’s economy grew faster than expected in the first quarter, signaling stronger momentum despite global trade uncertainty. GDP expanded 0.5% quarter-on-quarter, above forecasts of 0.4% and accelerating from 0.2% in the previous quarter.
On an annualized basis, GDP rose 2.1%, also beating expectations of 1.7% and improving sharply from the prior 0.8% reading.