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flag Japan's economy shrank 0.4% in Q3 2025, marking its first contraction in six quarters.

flag Japan's economy contracted 0.4% in Q3 2025, its first decline in six quarters, slightly better than the expected 0.6% drop, with private consumption and external demand weakening. flag Despite the contraction, officials maintained confidence in a gradual recovery and pledged a ¥17 trillion stimulus package focused on lowering costs and boosting AI and semiconductor investment. flag Other data showed China's industrial output rose 4.9% annually in October, U.S. crude inventories increased more than expected, Disney posted strong profits and announced a $7 billion buyback, and global markets saw mixed results amid subdued economic data and weak bond demand.

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