FX.co ★ Japan Industrial Output Shrinks the Most in 8 Months

Japan's industrial production experienced a 1.6% decrease in July 2025 compared to the previous month. This decline reverses the 2.1% increase observed in June and exceeds market predictions, which anticipated a 1.0% drop, according to preliminary data. This represents the most significant decline since November 2024. Annually, industrial output fell by 0.9%, contrasting with a robust 4.4% rise in June, which had been the highest annual growth recorded since September 2022.