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Japan's corporate capital spending rose 1.6% year-on-year in Q2 2024, reflecting continued investment growth amid economic recovery. The data, watched closely by the BOJ, slightly slowed from the previous quarter but remains a positive support for the economy.
Preliminary data shows Japan's business capital spending barely rose in the first quarter of 2026, signaling cautious investment sentiment. Analysts cite weak domestic demand and global uncertainty as key factors. The data underscores a sluggish economic recovery.
Japan's real GDP grew 0.5% quarter-on-quarter in Q1 2026, with annualized growth of 2.0%, exceeding forecasts. The expansion was driven by recovering consumer spending, rising exports to Asia, and robust business investment.
