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Japan's Economy Grows 1.3% Amid Debt Concerns

3/10/2026

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  • Japan's economy grew 0.3% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
  • The Cabinet Office reported an annualized GDP growth of 1.3%, up from 0.2%.
  • Sanae Takaichi, Japan's Prime Minister and the first female premier, faces pressure to bolster the economy.
  • The government unveiled a 21.3-trillion-yen stimulus package, including energy subsidies and investment incentives.
  • Concerns about Japan's high debt, which exceeds twice its GDP, have raised alarms among investors.