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Japan's economy
Update news Japan's economy
Japan's economy shrinks at fastest rate since 2014
The world's third largest economy was hit by a sales tax rise, a destructive typhoon and weak global demand.
Japan's economy shrinks for first time in two years
Japan's economy shrank in the first quarter of 2018 for the first time in two years, ending the longest stretch of economic growth since the 1980s.
Japan's economy grows faster than expected
Japan's economy grew faster than expected between January and March, boosting hopes that the economy is recovering from last year's recession.
Japan's economy dips into recession
Japan's economy unexpectedly shrank for the second consecutive quarter, marking a technical recession in the world's third largest economy.
Japan's economy 'recovering moderately'
The Bank of Japan on Thursday issued an upbeat assessment of the world's third-largest economy, saying it was "recovering moderately", and held off expanding its huge stimulus programme.
Japan sales tax hike won't hit economy: BoJ governor
Bank of Japan governor Haruhiko Kuroda has said a government tax-hike plan would not damage the economy, but if it does he "won't hesitate" to adjust monetary easing.
