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Japan's Q2 GDP growth revised up to 1.4% as capital spending beats initial estimate
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· September 8, 2026
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Key points The source reports that the revised GDP growth is 1. GDP growth for the second quarter has been revised upward to 1.
GDP growth for the second quarter has been revised upward to 1.4 percent. This revision is due to capital spending exceeding initial estimates.
Further information on this revision is available from the source. The source reports that the revised GDP growth is 1.4 percent for the second quarter.
Details of the revision and its implications can be found in the source publication, which provides more information on the updated GDP growth figure.
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Published: September 8, 2026 ·
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