TOKYO -- Japan's tepid economic growth for April-June has dimmed hopes for a quick recovery from the coronavirus pandemic, with economists predicting similarly weak numbers for July-September as the spread of the contagious delta variant slows consumer spending.
Economy
Delta surge clouds hopes for Japan GDP recovery
Rebound seen as unlikely at least until year-end as vaccinations lag
The threat of the delta variant hung over the Tokyo Olympics and remains a risk to Japan's economic recovery. (Photo by Kento Awashima)
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