Japan’s economy has posted three consecutive quarters of positive real GDP growth through Q2 2026, with the latest reading at +0.3% quarter-over-quarter (1.1% annualized), supporting the 89.5% market-implied probability that a recession—defined as two successive quarters of contraction—will be avoided in 2026. Consensus forecasts from the IMF, Bank of Japan, and Cabinet Office project calendar- or fiscal-year 2026 growth near 0.8–0.9%, underpinned by a tight labor market (unemployment at 2.4%), nominal wage gains above 3%, resilient exports, and fiscal energy subsidies that have offset import-cost pressures from elevated oil prices and yen weakness. While private consumption and investment softened in Q2 amid higher energy costs, leading indicators and policy support point to continued moderate expansion rather than the sharp downturn needed to trigger recession criteria. Key near-term catalysts include the September BOJ policy meeting and Q3 GDP data.
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This market includes estimates reported in both the Cabinet Office’s Quarterly Estimates of GDP (First Preliminary Estimates) and Quarterly Estimates of GDP (Second Preliminary Estimates) releases for the relevant quarters.
This market’s resolution will be based on the most recently available qualifying estimates for the relevant quarters at the time of each relevant release. Any two consecutive quarters with qualifying negative GDP growth will be sufficient for a “Yes” resolution, regardless of prior or later revisions.
For example, if upon release the relevant estimate for Q2 2026 is negative, and Q1 2026’s most recently available qualifying estimate is also negative, this market will resolve to “Yes”. If the relevant estimate for Q2 2026 is negative, and the initial estimate for Q1 2026 was negative, but Q1 2026’s most recently available qualifying estimate at the time of the Q2 release is positive, this will not qualify.
This market will resolve as soon as a qualifying recession occurs. If no qualifying recession has occurred and the most recently available qualifying estimates for both Q3 2026 and Q4 2026 are positive at the time of the release of the Quarterly Estimates of GDP (First Preliminary Estimates) for Q4 2026, this market will resolve to “No” at that time. If the most recently available qualifying estimate for either Q3 2026 or Q4 2026 is negative at that time, this market will remain open until the Quarterly Estimates of GDP (Second Preliminary Estimates) for Q4 2026 is published. If that release is not published by April 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve based on the available qualifying data at that time.
The resolution source for this market will be the Cabinet Office, specifically its Quarterly Estimates of GDP (First Preliminary Estimates) and Quarterly Estimates of GDP (Second Preliminary Estimates) releases for the relevant quarters.
Note: January to March will be considered Q1, April to June will be considered Q2, July to September will be considered Q3, and October to December will be considered Q4.
Binuksan ang Market: Apr 23, 2026, 6:17 PM ET
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0x65070BE91...This market includes estimates reported in both the Cabinet Office’s Quarterly Estimates of GDP (First Preliminary Estimates) and Quarterly Estimates of GDP (Second Preliminary Estimates) releases for the relevant quarters.
This market’s resolution will be based on the most recently available qualifying estimates for the relevant quarters at the time of each relevant release. Any two consecutive quarters with qualifying negative GDP growth will be sufficient for a “Yes” resolution, regardless of prior or later revisions.
For example, if upon release the relevant estimate for Q2 2026 is negative, and Q1 2026’s most recently available qualifying estimate is also negative, this market will resolve to “Yes”. If the relevant estimate for Q2 2026 is negative, and the initial estimate for Q1 2026 was negative, but Q1 2026’s most recently available qualifying estimate at the time of the Q2 release is positive, this will not qualify.
This market will resolve as soon as a qualifying recession occurs. If no qualifying recession has occurred and the most recently available qualifying estimates for both Q3 2026 and Q4 2026 are positive at the time of the release of the Quarterly Estimates of GDP (First Preliminary Estimates) for Q4 2026, this market will resolve to “No” at that time. If the most recently available qualifying estimate for either Q3 2026 or Q4 2026 is negative at that time, this market will remain open until the Quarterly Estimates of GDP (Second Preliminary Estimates) for Q4 2026 is published. If that release is not published by April 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve based on the available qualifying data at that time.
The resolution source for this market will be the Cabinet Office, specifically its Quarterly Estimates of GDP (First Preliminary Estimates) and Quarterly Estimates of GDP (Second Preliminary Estimates) releases for the relevant quarters.
Note: January to March will be considered Q1, April to June will be considered Q2, July to September will be considered Q3, and October to December will be considered Q4.
Resolver
0x65070BE91...Japan’s economy has posted three consecutive quarters of positive real GDP growth through Q2 2026, with the latest reading at +0.3% quarter-over-quarter (1.1% annualized), supporting the 89.5% market-implied probability that a recession—defined as two successive quarters of contraction—will be avoided in 2026. Consensus forecasts from the IMF, Bank of Japan, and Cabinet Office project calendar- or fiscal-year 2026 growth near 0.8–0.9%, underpinned by a tight labor market (unemployment at 2.4%), nominal wage gains above 3%, resilient exports, and fiscal energy subsidies that have offset import-cost pressures from elevated oil prices and yen weakness. While private consumption and investment softened in Q2 amid higher energy costs, leading indicators and policy support point to continued moderate expansion rather than the sharp downturn needed to trigger recession criteria. Key near-term catalysts include the September BOJ policy meeting and Q3 GDP data.
Eksperimental na AI-generated summary na nire-reference ang Polymarket data. Hindi ito trading advice at wala itong papel sa kung paano nire-resolve ang market na ito. · Na-update



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