According to preliminary data released recently, Japan's economy narrowly escaped falling into recession as it recorded an annual GDP growth of just 0.2% in the last quarter of 2025. This comes after a contraction in the previous quarter, signaling a modest recovery. However, the growth was significantly below economists' expectations, who had forecasted a stronger rebound of 1.6%. The lower-than-expected growth raises concerns about the ongoing economic challenges facing Japan despite government efforts to stimulate the economy.

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