# Japan Q2 growth misses forecasts as spending and investment weaken

https://mins.news/en/item/23758

- Reuters, 2026-08-17 02:20 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/japans-economy-grows-slower-than-expected-april-june-2026-08-17/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a826fdc6576f900016f7222

> Government data showed Japan’s economy grew more slowly than expected in April-June. Weak household spending and business investment partly offset the boost from strong exports.

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