Japan's Economy Grows at Solid Pace in Q1, but Iran War Set to Upend Momentum
- Posted on May 19, 2026
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Japan's Economy Grows at Solid Pace in Q1, but Iran War Set to Upend Momentum
TOKYO, May 19 (Reuters) – Japan’s economy grew faster than expected in the first quarter on solid exports and consumption, data showed, though momentum will face a severe test as the full force of the energy shock from the Iran war filters through businesses and consumers.
