Japan's economy grows 1.1% in Q2 2026 amid global tensions
Story essentials
Bank of Japan
Japan
August 2026
This page is produced by collecting and structuring multiple public reports. Sections based only on reporting or testimony affect the displayed assessment, and the page is updated when new information is identified.
About this article
COMPAMIR Editorial Team
The COMPAMIR editorial team brings together public reporting and links to the original coverage. We update the page as new information emerges.
Read our editorial policy- Earlier version 48/17/2026, 7:40:26 AM
Japan's economy grew 1.1% annualized in Q2 2026, missing the 2% forecast. Growth was driven by exports, aided by a weak yen, while domestic demand remained soft. The Bank of Japan slightly raised its GDP growth outlook for the 2026 fiscal year to 0.6%. Energy prices remain a concern due to the conflict in the Middle East.
- Earlier version 38/17/2026, 5:20:27 AM
- Earlier version 28/17/2026, 4:40:27 AM
- Earlier version 18/17/2026, 1:50:53 AM
Read next
Prioritized by shared people, places, and events.
Muji operator Ryohin Keikaku reports potential credit card data leak
Ryohin Keikaku announced a potential leak of approximately 1.09 million credit card records. The breach follows unauthorized access to the MUJI app, which may have exposed up to 27.26 million customer records. The company is covering reissuance fees for affected cards and has suspended some services to strengthen security.