Japan Q2 GDP expands annualized 1.0%, beating forecasts

Economy grows for fifth consecutive quarter, following data revisions

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Customers shop at a Tokyo supermarket: Food price inflation is significantly affecting consumer prices and the broader economy in Japan.  (Photo by Tokuyuki Matsubuchi)

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TOKYO -- Japan's economy grew an annualized 1.0% in the April-to-June quarter from the previous three months, according to preliminary government figures released Friday, thanks to robust exports despite trade tensions with the U.S.

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