Japan’s economy continues to expand at a moderate pace in 2026, with consensus forecasts from the Bank of Japan and major institutions pointing to real GDP growth of 0.8–1.0 percent for the full year. This outlook underpins the 75 percent market-implied probability against recession, driven by firm domestic demand, sustained real wage gains of around 1 percent in recent months, and a tight labor market that supports private consumption and capital expenditure. Preliminary Q1 data showed annualized growth near 1.8 percent, following a narrow escape from contraction late last year. While elevated energy prices and external trade tensions introduce downside risks, the positive output gap and ongoing Bank of Japan policy normalization keep the baseline trajectory firmly above zero. Key near-term catalysts include the May full-quarter GDP release and the June Tankan survey, which will clarify whether these headwinds can derail the current momentum.
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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.
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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.
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0x65070BE91...Japan’s economy continues to expand at a moderate pace in 2026, with consensus forecasts from the Bank of Japan and major institutions pointing to real GDP growth of 0.8–1.0 percent for the full year. This outlook underpins the 75 percent market-implied probability against recession, driven by firm domestic demand, sustained real wage gains of around 1 percent in recent months, and a tight labor market that supports private consumption and capital expenditure. Preliminary Q1 data showed annualized growth near 1.8 percent, following a narrow escape from contraction late last year. While elevated energy prices and external trade tensions introduce downside risks, the positive output gap and ongoing Bank of Japan policy normalization keep the baseline trajectory firmly above zero. Key near-term catalysts include the May full-quarter GDP release and the June Tankan survey, which will clarify whether these headwinds can derail the current momentum.
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