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Japan Trims Economic Outlook as Elevated Oil Prices Weigh on Growth
The Cabinet Office cut private consumption and capital spending forecasts as higher energy prices lift inflation to 2.2%, Reuters said.
- On Thursday, Japan cut its fiscal 2026 economic growth forecast to 0.9%, down from 1.3% projected in January, as higher oil prices linked to Middle East tensions squeeze household spending and corporate profits.
- The Cabinet Office downgraded the outlook as persistent inflation and rising fuel prices strain an economy heavily dependent on imported energy, with crude oil price assumptions raised to $92.5 per barrel from $68.
- Private consumption growth is now expected at 0.9%, down from 1.3% projected in January, while capital expenditure is seen growing 2.3% versus a previous forecast of 2.8%.
- Consumer inflation is projected to reach 2.2% for fiscal 2026, above the government's January estimate of 1.9%, though nominal wages are forecast to rise 3.1% annually through fiscal 2027.
- The Cabinet Office anticipates growth will accelerate to 1.1% in the following fiscal year, with the primary budget balance projected to return to a 1.4 trillion yen surplus in fiscal 2027.
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LatestlyJapan cuts FY2026 growth forecast to 0.9 pc as higher oil prices weigh on economy
The Japanese government has lowered its economic growth forecast for the current fiscal year to 0.9 per cent from the earlier estimate of 1.3 per cent, citing the impact of higher crude oil prices on the country's import-dependent economy, according to a report by Kyodo News.
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Japan cuts FY2026 growth forecast to 0.9%
The Japanese government has lowered its economic growth forecast for the current fiscal year to 0.9 per cent from the earlier estimate of 1.3 per cent, citing the impact of higher crude oil prices on the country's import-dependent economy, according to a report by Kyodo News.
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