TOKYO -- The Japanese economy grew an annualized 6.0% in the April-June period from the previous quarter, marking the third consecutive quarter of expansion, according to preliminary figures released Tuesday by the Cabinet Office.
Annualized 6.0% beats forecasts, marking third consecutive quarter of expansion

A container terminal in Tokyo. Exports helped expand the Japanese economy in the second quarter. (Photo by Yo Inoue)
TOKYO -- The Japanese economy grew an annualized 6.0% in the April-June period from the previous quarter, marking the third consecutive quarter of expansion, according to preliminary figures released Tuesday by the Cabinet Office.