1. Japan's economy shrank by 2.3% in annualized terms during the July-September quarter, according to revised government data, larger than the initial estimate of a 1.8% decline.
2. Sluggish corporate capital investment was a significant factor in the economic contraction, with spending decreasing by 0.2%, contrary to the initial prediction of a 1% increase.
3. Private consumption, which makes up more than half of Japan's economy, slightly increased by 0.2%. The rise can be attributed to increased spending on dining-out and food delivery services.
2. Sluggish corporate capital investment was a significant factor in the economic contraction, with spending decreasing by 0.2%, contrary to the initial prediction of a 1% increase.
3. Private consumption, which makes up more than half of Japan's economy, slightly increased by 0.2%. The rise can be attributed to increased spending on dining-out and food delivery services.
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Summary
Japan's Q3 GDP contracted by a revised 2.3% compared to the initial estimate of 1.8%, primarily due to a decrease in corporate capital investment (0.2%) instead of the predicted increase. However, private consumption slightly increased (0.2%) driven by spending on dining-out and food delivery
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251208_B3/#summary
Date: Dec. 8, 2025
Created: 2025/12/08 22:40
Updated: 2025/12/08 22:42