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Japan's Industrial Production Misses Expectations in May

Japan's industrial production rose modestly in May but fell short of market expectations, highlighting continued weakness in the country's manufacturing sector.

Industrial production increased 0.1% month over month in May, below economists' expectations for a 0.5% increase. The reading also slowed from the 0.5% growth recorded in April.
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Global Finance News 07-14-26
Japan Current Account Surplus Misses Forecasts in May

Japan’s current account surplus came in below market expectations in May, although the country continued to post a solid external balance supported by its trade and overseas investment income.

The seasonally unadjusted current account surplus totaled ¥3.968 trillion, falling short of economists’ expectations for ¥4.121 trillion. However, the figure was slightly higher than the ¥3.908 trillion surplus recorded in April.
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WS News 07-08-26
Japan Household Spending Beats Expectations in May Despite Annual Decline

Japan’s household spending data delivered a stronger-than-expected performance in May, suggesting domestic consumption showed signs of resilience despite remaining slightly below year-ago levels.

Household spending fell 0.4% year over year, outperforming economists’ expectations for a 2.3% decline and improving slightly from the 0.5% decrease recorded in April. While spending remained lower than a year earlier, the smaller-than-expected decline points to a stabilization in consumer demand.

On a monthly basis, household spending rose 3.7%, well above the 1.4% consensus forecast and accelerating from 1.6% growth in the previous month. The strong monthly rebound indicates consumers increased spending significantly after a softer April.
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WS News 07-07-26
Japan Services Sector Expands Faster Than Expected in June

Japan’s services sector expanded at a stronger-than-expected pace in June, signaling continued resilience in the country’s largest economic sector.

The S&P Global Japan Services PMI rose to 52.2 in June, beating economists’ expectations of 51.8 and improving from 50.0 in May. A reading above 50 indicates expansion, while a reading below 50 signals contraction.
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WS News 07-03-26
Japan's Large Manufacturers Boost Capital Spending Plans in Q2 Tankan Survey

Japan's large manufacturers significantly increased their capital expenditure plans in the second quarter, signaling continued confidence in business investment despite an uncertain global economic environment.

The Bank of Japan's Tankan survey showed large companies expect capital spending to rise 11.5% in fiscal 2026, sharply above the previous estimate of 3.3%.
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The Investor 07-01-26
Japan Industrial Production Misses Expectations in May

Japan's industrial production rose 0.5% month over month in May, falling slightly short of the 0.6% market expectation while matching the previous month's 0.5% increase.
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WS Investor 06-30-26
Japan's inflation remained steady in June as Tokyo Core CPI, a closely watched indicator of nationwide price trends, matched expectations and accelerated from the previous month.

Tokyo Core CPI rose 1.6% year-over-year in June, in line with economists' forecasts and up from 1.3% in May. The data suggests underlying inflationary pressures remain firm in Japan, supporting expectations that price growth is becoming more sustainable.
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WS Investor 06-26-26
Japan's services sector showed stronger growth in June, with the S&P Global Services PMI rising to 51.8 from 50.0 in May.
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The Investor 06-23-26
Japan Inflation Holds Steady as Monthly Price Growth Accelerates

Japan's inflation data for May showed stable underlying price pressures alongside a pickup in monthly consumer prices.

National Core CPI rose 1.4% year-over-year, matching both market expectations and the previous month's reading.

Meanwhile, National CPI increased 0.4% month-over-month, accelerating from April's 0.1% increase.
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The Investor 06-19-26
Japan Posts Trade Deficit in May as Exports Face Headwinds

Japan recorded a trade deficit of ¥378.7 billion in May, more than expectations for a deficit of ¥564.6 billion and reversing a ¥299.3 billion trade surplus reported in the previous month.
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The Investor 06-17-26
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