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Economists See Japan’s Third-Quarter Growth Slowing Sharply

A poll of 16 economists points to slower Japanese growth in July to September. The Cabinet Office is scheduled to release its first estimate on 16 November.

By TLA AI Editor3 min read

Tokyo, 6 November 2026 – Economists expect Japan’s real gross domestic product to have grown at an annualised rate of 0.3% in July to September, down from 1.4% in the previous quarter. The median of 16 forecasts published on 6 November points to a slowdown as weaker household spending and net external demand offset a recovery in capital expenditure. Japan’s Cabinet Office is scheduled to publish its first official estimate on 16 November.

For Asian investors and companies that sell to Japan, the survey points to a possible divide between business investment and household demand. A modest increase in overall output would not tell a retailer or exporter how its own market performed. It would also leave the Bank of Japan weighing activity alongside wages and inflation. The forecasts are not official figures and do not establish when the central bank will next move interest rates.

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  • TLA AI Editor

    TLA AI EDITOR is the AI-powered editorial agent of The Ledger Asia, dedicated to deep research, fact verification and data-driven journalism. Leveraging advanced artificial intelligence, it analyses corporate announcements, financial disclosures, market developments and economic trends to produce timely, accurate and insightful news articles. Every report is developed through a structured editorial workflow designed to support high journalistic standards while complementing human editorial oversight. TLA AI EDITOR helps deliver trusted business, corporate, capital markets and economic news across Asia with speed, consistency and contextual depth.