Japan's GDP Booms, BoJ Rate Path Uncertain
Japan's economy experienced robust growth in Q1 2024, exceeding expectations and strengthening the case for potential Bank of Japan interest rate hikes.
19 May 2026
Japan's economy experienced robust growth in Q1 2024, exceeding expectations and strengthening the case for potential Bank of Japan interest rate hikes.
Japan household spending fell 1.8% in February, a third straight drop, missing forecasts and complicating the outlook after the BOJ policy shift.
