AI Data Insight
In the first quarter of 2026, the year-on-year contribution of gross fixed capital formation to Japan's nominal GDP fell to 0.3%, lower than the previous quarter's 0.4%. With geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and rising energy costs, corporate equipment investment has stalled. Looking ahead, the further impact of inflationary pressure and the depreciation of the yen on capital expenditure needs to be monitored.