Event Brief
Japan economy grows at 2.1% annualized in Q1
Filed: May 19, 2026 at 4:00 AM ET
Summary: Japan’s economy grew at a 2.1% annualized rate in the first quarter, above expectations.
WHO: Japan’s economy
WHAT: Japan’s economy grew at a 2.1% annualized rate in the first quarter, beating expectations.
WHEN: May 18, 2026 at 11:36 PM ET
WHERE: Japan
WHY: The growth rate was higher than Reuters-polled analysts’ average estimate and the previous quarter.
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