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Japan’s Economy Grew at Faster Clip Before Record Virus Wave

Greater spending by government, firms lifted growth to 1.9%
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By Toru Fujioka and Yoshiaki Nohara

September 7, 2021 at 11:55 PM UTC

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September 8, 2021 at 2:11 AM UTC

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Japan’s economy had more momentum than initially thought ahead of a record surge in virus cases that contributed to Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga’s downfall.