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07.09.202623:50:00UTC+00Japan’s Consumer Spending Stalls in Q2, Halting Previous Quarter’s Growth

Japan’s GDP private consumption growth flatlined in the second quarter of 2026, with quarter-on-quarter change coming in at 0.0%, according to data updated on 7 September 2026. This marks a clear loss of momentum compared with the previous reading of 0.3%, which reflected growth in private consumption in the prior quarter versus its predecessor.

The latest figure indicates that household spending, a key driver of Japan’s economic activity, neither expanded nor contracted over the quarter. While the earlier 0.3% increase had suggested modest resilience in consumer demand, the move to zero growth underscores a more cautious spending environment and may raise concerns about the durability of domestic demand as a pillar of Japan’s recovery trajectory.

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