FX.co ★ Japan Economy Contracts at Annualized 1.8% in Q3

Japan’s economy shrank by 1.8% on an annualized basis in the third quarter of 2025, according to preliminary data. This contraction was less severe than the anticipated 2.5% decline and contrasts with the revised 2.3% growth recorded in the second quarter. Notably, this represents the first annualized downturn in six quarters.