Japan's Economy Shrinks in Q1 as Consumer Spending Continues to Decline =============== #6f1fa2fe ver:0.23 Japan's economy shrinks in Q1 as consumer spending declines, with disruptions in the auto industry and price rises discouraging shoppers. Weak household consumption continues to be a challenge for policymakers, as real wages shrink and cost of living rises. Achieving sustained economic growth and normalizing monetary policy is a priority. #Japan #economy #consumer #spending #GDP... #newstr #Japan #Economy #Gdp #ConsumerSpending https://here.news/story/6f1fa2fe?ver=0.23