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Japan’s economy is growing, but political uncertainty poses risks

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Japan’s economy grew at an annual rate of 2.9% during the second quarter.

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TAG: Correspondent Jeremy House reporting. The revised data from Japan’s Cabinet Office still showed the country’s economy rebounded in the fiscal first quarter.

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VERBATIM: That figure is lower than the earlier report for 3.1% growth, boosted by better wages and spending. The number shows clear risks remain, including U.S. economic growth, which greatly affects export-reliant Japan. Political uncertainty in Japan is another risk as the ruling party picks a new leader.

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