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Japan's economy grows 1.1% amid falling consumer spending and rising energy costs

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Japan's economy experienced a 1.1% annualized growth rate in the second quarter, a slowdown from the previous quarter's 2.1%. This growth occurred despite a 1.2% dip in private consumption and a modest 0.5% increase in exports. The export sector was bolstered by global demand for Japanese automobiles and semiconductors, the latter driven by interest in AI technologies. However, rising energy costs due to geopolitical conflicts and a weak yen have impacted consumer spending and import costs. AI

IMPACT AI-driven demand for semiconductors is a notable factor supporting Japan's export growth.

RANK_REASON Economic data release for a major global economy. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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Japan's economy grows 1.1% amid falling consumer spending and rising energy costs

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Yuri Kageyama, The Associated Press ·

    Japan’s economy notches 1.1% growth rate as spending dips 1.2% and PM sinks in polling

    Net exports supplied 0.5 point of Japan’s 0.3% quarterly GDP gain as consumption stayed flat and business investment fell 1.2%.

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