19-May-2026
Economy News
 
Japan's Economy Expands Annualised 2.1% in Q1, Above Forecast
19-May-2026

Japan's economy grew an annualised 2.1% in the first quarter, government data showed on Tuesday, compared with the median market forecast for a 1.7% gain. The growth in gross domestic product (GDP) translated into a quarterly increase of 0.5%, which compared with the median estimate for a 0.4% rise.

News Source:- https://money.usnews.com/investing/news/articles/2026-05-18/japans-economy-expands-annualised-2-1-in-q1-above-forecast