Japan's economy grows at an annualized 2.1% rate in the first quarter, beating expectations

Residential and commercial properties near the Shibuya district of Tokyo on May 4, 2023. Richard A. Brooks | Afp | Getty Images Japan's economy grew at an annualized 2.1% in the first quarter of 2026, surpassing analysts' expectations, government data released Tuesday showed. GDP rose by 2.1% compared with Reuters-polled analysts' average estimate of 1.7%, and against the 1.3% in the previous quarter. …