Japan's Q2 GDP Growth Slows to 0.3%, Missing Expectations

Japan’s GDP grew 0.3% QoQ in Q2 2026, below the expected 0.5%, signaling slower economic momentum.

Japan’s economy expanded by 0.3% quarter-on-quarter in the second quarter of 2026, falling short of the anticipated 0.5% growth, according to data reported on Monday by FX Street.

This marks a slowdown from the 0.5% growth recorded in the first quarter of 2026, indicating a moderation in economic momentum as the year progresses.

For investors in FX, crypto, and equities, this softer GDP figure may influence the Bank of Japan’s monetary policy outlook and market sentiment toward the yen and Japanese assets.

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By Sama Kane

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