https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/japan-s-economy-keeps-growing-but-weakness-could-vex-bojContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/japan-s-economy-keeps-growing-but-weakness-could-vex-bojhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/japan-s-economy-keeps-growing-but-weakness-could-vex-boj#u44627Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:25:23 +0000Japan's economy grew at an annualized rate of 1.1% in the second quarter, falling short of expectations. The slowdown stems from weaker private spending and reduced capital expenditure. While the economy remains on a growth path, analysts highlight looming headwinds and a clouded outlook caused by conflict in the Middle East. This underperformance suggests a cooling trend in domestic investment and consumer activity despite the overall positive growth figure.Why it mattersThe Bank of Japan monitors these growth trends to determine interest rate policy and inflation management. Persistent