Economy

Japan Falls to Fourth-Largest Economy Amid Unexpected Recession

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"Japan has slipped into a recession, leading to the loss of its position as the world's third-largest economy-a title now held by Germany. This shift comes as Japan's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) shrank at an annualized pace of 0.4% in the final quarter of 2023, as reported by the Cabinet Office.
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Retail shops in Brooklyn as phase one reopening continues during outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in New York
The 0.8% decrease in consumer spending, adjusted for seasonal factors but not inflation, surpassed economists' predictions, who had anticipated a more modest decline of 0.3%. This downturn follows a revised gain of 0.4% in December, suggesting a potential shift in consumer behavior at the outset of the year.

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