FX.co ★ Japan Industrial Output Falls Less than Expected

Japan's industrial output saw a marginal decline of 0.1% in December 2025 compared to the previous month, a significant improvement over the 2.7% decrease recorded in November and outperforming market expectations of a 0.4% drop, according to preliminary data. Despite this, the decrease marked the second consecutive month of decline, indicative of the adjustments typically made at year-end.