Japan's economy has expanded for a fifth consecutive quarter in April-June, as corporate investment and private-sector consumption increased, despite persistent inflation and the US tariffs. Seasonally adjusted GDP rose at an annualised rate of 1pc during April-June, compared with the previous quarter, according to preliminary government data released on 15 August. GDP growth has been positive in Japan since the April-June quarter last year. Investment by private-sector companies rose by 5.5pc on an annual basis against the previous quarter. Private consumption, which accounts for more than 50pc of the country's GDP, ... (full story)