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Japan economy grows faster than expected in first quarter

Japan’s economy grew 0.5% in the January-March quarter of 2026, beating market expectations of 0.4%, supported by stronger private consumption and corporate investment.

The Economic Times · May 19

Trump Tariffs Drive Japanese Firms To Shift Production To US, Says Analyst: 'Firms Are Responding...'

President Donald Trump’s tariff strategy seems to be yielding positive results in Japan. The country’s export to the U.S. has dwindled, prompting Japanese firms to ramp up production in their U.S.-based subsidiaries.

Benzinga · Sep 30, 2025

Trump’s tariffs are already spurring Japanese companies to shift more production to the U.S.

“What is becoming increasingly clear, though, is that firms are responding to U.S. tariffs by stepping up production in their U.S. subsidiaries.”

Fortune · Sep 29, 2025

IMF warns Australian housing market at high risk of mortgage defaults ahead of global economic downturn

The International Monetary Fund says Australia has one of the greatest risks of mortgage defaults in the world, as it warns of a significant downturn in global economic growth for the year ahead.

ABC News · Apr 12, 2023