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Japan narrowly avoids a technical recession in 2025, government report shows

February 16, 2026 at 11:22 AM
By Euronews
Japan's economy grew at only a 0.2% annual pace in the last quarter of 2025, according to a government report released this Monday. Growth for all of last year came in at just 1.1%.

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Japan's economy grew at only a 0.2% annual pace in the last quarter of 2025, according to a government report released this Monday. Growth for all of last year came in at just 1.1%. Japan narrowly avoids a technical recession in 2025, government report shows. Stay informed with the latest developments and expert analysis on this important story.

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