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UPDATED May 19, 2026 at 4:00 AM ET
May 18, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
Japan GDP growth supports BOJ case for rate hike
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Japan’s real GDP rose 2.1% on an annualized basis in the first quarter, bolstering the BOJ’s rationale for a hike.
WHO: Japan Cabinet Office report
WHAT: Real GDP rose 2.1% on an annualized basis in the first quarter
WHEN: May 18, 2026 at 9:44 PM ET
WHERE: Japan
WHY: The Cabinet Office reported faster economic growth, supporting the BOJ’s case for a rate hike.
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