Japan Q2 growth misses forecasts on weaker spending, investment

Slower Q2 growth close to ministry's earlier estimate

<p>The slower economic growth in the second quarter was close to the Finance Ministry's previous estimate and confirmed the outlook anticipated by the economic team, particularly regarding the impact of the Middle East conflict, which began in late March and affected the economy in waves throughout the second quarter, says the finance minister.</p>

Japan’s slowing growth fuels policy divide between Tokyo, Bank of Japan

Weak domestic demand and inflationary pressures complicate Japan’s policy outlook as central bank considers rate hikes and Tokyo favors fiscal expansion

Japan's economy notches 1.1% growth rate as spending dips 1.2% and PM sinks in polling

Net exports supplied 0.5 point of Japan’s 0.3% quarterly GDP gain as consumption stayed flat and business investment fell 1.2%.

Takaichi vows responsible active fiscal policy to drive Japan growth as April-June economy expands 1.1% amid weak domestic demand - The Tribune

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Monday vowed to pursue a "responsible active fiscal policy" and accelerate the government's growth strategy after Japan's economy expanded at an annualised 1.1 per cent in the April-June quarter, even as weak domestic demand and the fallout from the West Asia conflict weighed on the economy.

Japan growth misses forecasts but unlikely to alter BOJ hike prospect

Japan's economy lost momentum in the second quarter and fell short of market forecasts, as subdued household and business spending highlighted the fragility of the recovery as...