FX.co ★ Japan Industrial Output Rebounds More than Expected

Japan’s industrial production rose 2.2% month-over-month in September 2026, rebounding from a 2.4% decline in August and exceeding market expectations of a 1.3% increase, according to preliminary data. This was the strongest monthly gain since January and reflected higher output across major manufacturing sectors amid a recovery in export demand. On a year-over-year basis, industrial production grew 1.9%, slowing from 2.7% in August and marking the weakest annual expansion in four months.