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Japan's Economy Faces Decline Amid Rising Costs, Investment Boost

5/12/2025

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Japan's economy is expected to have shrunk in the first quarter of the year, as rising living costs dampened private consumption and external demand remained sluggish, according to most analysts. However, a silver lining emerged with increased capital investment, particularly in software and semiconductors. The government is set to unveil GDP figures soon, revealing the full impact.

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Japan's economy is expected to have shrunk in the first quarter of the year, as rising living costs dampened private consumption and external demand remained sluggish, according to most analysts. However, a silver lining emerged with increased capital investment, particularly in software and semiconductors. The government is set to unveil GDP figures soon, revealing the full impact.