Recession Narrowly Escaped! Japan Grows 0.1% GDP, 4th Largest Economy Stays Afloat

Japan’s economy narrowly avoided a technical recession in Q4 2025, growing just 0.1% after a 0.7% contraction in the previous quarter. The world’s fourth-largest economy missed growth forecasts, with annualized GDP rising only 0.2% against expectations of 1.6%. Private consumption helped offset weakness in exports and public spending, but momentum remains fragile. The Bank of Japan has slightly upgraded its growth outlook, even as debt levels exceed 200% of GDP. With rate hike concerns, rising inflation pressures, and major U.S.-Japan investment talks ahead, can Japan sustain recovery? Watch for the full breakdown.

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