Japan’s GDP grows 0.3% QoQ in Q2 2026 vs 0.5% expected

The Japanese economy expanded 0.3% over the quarter in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, the preliminary report published by the Cabinet Office showed on Monday. This reading followed a 0.5% growth recorded in Q1 and missed market expectations of a 0.5% expansion.

On an annualized basis, Japan’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew 1.1%, compared with forecasts of 2.0% and the first quarter’s reading of 1.8% growth.

Market reaction

As of writing, the USD/JPY pair is trading around 159.25, down nearly 0.05% for the day.

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