Japan's Economy Slows Amid Energy Costs | Business and Finance News

Japan’s economy grew 1.1% in Q2, down from 2.1% last quarter and missing the 2% forecast—driven by exports boosted by a weaker yen, not stronger volumes. Domestic demand lagged, and rising energy prices hit harder as global conflicts persist. The Bank of Japan slightly raised its full-year GDP forecast to 0.6%, still expecting modest growth amid elevated oil costs. But there’s hope: government measures aim to ease household energy burdens, and Japan’s AI and semiconductor leadership could fuel future gains. Watch this space—slowdowns are real, but tailwinds loom. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e72e0e0838a0ccd8