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Japan's Economy Is Contracting
Japan’s economy contracted by 1.8% in the July–September quarter—its first decline in six quarters—mainly due to a sharp fall in exports after new U.S. tariffs took effect. Automakers were hit especially hard as earlier front-loaded shipments reversed, though many firms softened the tariff impact through price cuts. Housing investment also dropped due to new energy-efficiency rules.
Despite the downturn, the contraction was smaller than expected, and most economists view it as a temporary setback, with growth likely to resume over the next year or two. Private consumption rose slightly, and capital spending exceeded forecasts, supporting expectations of a modest recovery. Some advisers, however, argue the weak data should deter the Bank of Japan from raising interest rates in December.
The government is preparing a stimulus package—expected to top 17 trillion yen—to support households facing high living costs, with analysts anticipating a rebound in growth in the final quarter of the year.
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