Japan's Economy Grows 0.9% in Q3 Amid Slower Pace and Stimulus Plans
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Japan's GDP grew by 0.3% year-on-year in the third quarter, ending two consecutive quarters of decline. This growth comes amid the Bank of Japan's recent interest rate hike to 0.25%, the highest since 2008. The economy expanded by 0.9% on an annualized basis, surpassing expectations. Despite the GDP growth, the Japanese yen weakened against the U.S. dollar, and the Nikkei 225 and Topix indices rose following the data release. The BOJ may consider further rate hikes if economic conditions align, though Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expressed caution about further increases.
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