# Japan’s economy manages 1.1% growth despite headwinds

https://mins.news/en/item/23917

- The Associated Press, 2026-08-17 07:30 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://bit.ly/4znF2jm

> Japan’s economy expanded at an annualized 1.1% rate in the April-June quarter, despite flat private consumption and slower export growth.

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