Japan's economy stays resilient despite lower investments

Japan's economy performed strongly at the beginning of the year, with GDP expanding by 1.8% annually in the first quarter, despite business investments falling to -0.7% on a quarterly basis. Consumption and exports, supported by AI-driven demand, also increased. The Bank of Japan is expected to continue raising interest rates on June 15 and 16, as authorities remain concerned about inflation and the impact of the weak yen on import costs.

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