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Report published August 17, 2026

Japan 2Q 2026 GDP: Mizuho Macro Analysis & Bank of Japan Outlook

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August 17, 2026
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Authors / editors: Ryosuke Katagi

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Japan's 2Q 2026 real GDP expanded by 0.3% QoQ (1.1% annualized), missing consensus forecasts due to unexpected contractions in domestic demand and private consumption. Despite these soft details, solid real wage growth and AI-related investment demand are expected to keep growth above potential and sustain the BOJ's rate hike trajectory.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Japan's real GDP grew 0.3% QoQ (+1.1% annualized) in 2Q 2026, marking a third straight quarter of expansion but undershooting consensus (+0.5% QoQ) due to weak domestic demand.
  • 2.Growth was driven by positive contributions from private inventories (+0.3%pt) and net external demand (+0.5%pt) via sharp import declines, while domestic demand subtracted 0.2%pt.
  • 3.Private consumption contracted for the first time in eight quarters (-0.0% QoQ) and capex fell 1.2% QoQ, though solid wage growth and AI/semiconductor demand should support a recovery.

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Report data

Chart 1. Growth by quarter, major items

MetricEstimateContext
Real GDP Growth (QoQ)0.3%First preliminary estimates for Japanese real GDP
Real GDP Growth (Annualized)1.1%Annualized QoQ real GDP growth rate
Bloomberg Consensus Real GDP Forecast (QoQ)0.5%Consensus forecast comparison (+2.0% annualized)
Private Consumption Growth (QoQ)-0.0%First decline in private consumption in eight quarters
Private Non-Residential Investment Growth (QoQ)-1.2%Second consecutive quarterly contraction in business capex
Source: Cabinet Office; Bloomberg. This is a dated model snapshot, not a live forecast.

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Authors / Editors

Ryosuke Katagi

Reported Data Context

  • Real GDP Growth (QoQ): 0.3 % (2Q 2026) · Source: Cabinet Office
  • Real GDP Growth (Annualized): 1.1 % (2Q 2026) · Source: Cabinet Office
  • Bloomberg Consensus Real GDP Forecast (QoQ): 0.5 % (2Q 2026) · Source: Bloomberg
  • Private Consumption Growth (QoQ): -0.0 % (2Q 2026) · Source: Cabinet Office
  • Private Non-Residential Investment Growth (QoQ): -1.2 % (2Q 2026) · Source: Cabinet Office

Themes

Japanese GDP Growth and Domestic Demand TrendsBank of Japan Monetary Policy and Rate Hike PathGeopolitical Disruption and Energy Supply Impact

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Asia PacificMiddle EastJapanIran

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