Japan: 2026 Q2 first preliminary GDP estimates Economics - Japan (1) Real GDP growth exceeded potential growth but details do not impress; (2) main sources of private domestic demand failed to contribute to growth Real GDP expected to decline q-q temporarily in Jul-Sep Apr–Jun real GDP: Real GDP growth rate fell short of expectations On 17 August, the Cabinet Office released the first set of preliminary GDP estimates for 2026 Q2 (Apr–Jun). Real GDP growth came to +0.3% q-q (+1.1% annualized), slowing from t ...