Japan’s economy edged up in Q2 with a 0.3% GDP rise, but growth slowed from earlier momentum—private spending dipped and exports grew only modestly, driven by global demand for Japanese autos and chips. Rising energy costs from the Iran conflict and a weaker yen are squeezing consumers, while the government raises its fiscal year forecast to 0.6% amid supply chain disruptions and falling approval ratings.

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