September 8, 2026Macro·Bearish·japan macro

Japan Q2 GDP grows 1.4% annualized, below 1.8% forecast

Japan's revised Q2 GDP grew 1.4% on an annualized basis, below the 1.8% forecast, with inflation at 1.8% below target for seven straight months.

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@itradeph

JAPAN 2Q GDP GROWS 1.4% ON ANNUALIZED BASIS; EST. 1.8% https://t.co/fcOrPfqwzJ

@leshka_eth

🚨 BREAKING 🇯🇵 JAPAN'S ECONOMY JUST CAME IN WEAKER THAN EXPECTED REVISED GDP: 1.4% ANNUALISED, FORECAST WAS 1.8%. INFLATION IS 1.8%, BELOW TARGET FOR SEVEN STRAIGHT MONTHS. AND BOJ WILL HIKE RATES NEXT WEEK! THIS IS VERY BAD NEWS FOR EVERY CARRY TRADE ON EARTH… https://t.co/0F6BbmoMVY