Jump in Japan's Q2 GDP shows export recovery, weak domestic demand

Annualized 6.0% beats forecasts, marking third consecutive quarter of expansion

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A container terminal in Tokyo. Exports helped expand the Japanese economy in the second quarter. (Photo by Yo Inoue)

CHIHIRO ISHIKAWA, Nikkei staff writer

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.

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