FX.co ★ Japan Q2 GDP Grows 2.2% Annualized, Fastest in 3 Quarters

Japan's economy expanded by 2.2% on an annualized basis in the second quarter of 2025, surpassing the preliminary estimate of 1.0%. This growth also marked a significant acceleration from a revised 0.3% increase in the first quarter. Notably, this is the fifth consecutive quarter of annual economic growth and represents the most rapid pace since the third quarter of 2024.