Japan Gross Domestic Product Deflator (YoY) came in at 2.6%, above forecasts (2.4%) in 2Q

Aug 17, 2026

Japan Gross Domestic Product (QoQ) registered at 0.3%, below expectations (0.5%) in 2Q

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.