Japan Avoids Recession with Modest Economic Growth Below Forecasts

Japan has narrowly avoided a recession, reporting a weak return to economic growth in the final quarter of 2025. Despite the positive growth, the country's performance missed analyst forecasts, highlighting ongoing economic challenges.

16 Feb, 07:26 — 16 Feb, 07:26

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The Guardian16 Feb, 07:26

Japan avoids recession with weak return to growth – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as Japan misses growth forecasts for the final three months of 2025 Good morning, and welcome to our rolling coverage of business, the financial markets and the world economy. Japan has escaped falling into recession, just, with a weak return to growth that highlights the need for punchy measures from its new government to spur the economy on. “Personal consumption showed resilience, but whether this resilience can be sustained will depend on whether price relief measures will make an impact and whether real wages will turn positive.” Continue reading...

By Graeme Wearden

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