AI Data Insight
Japan's unadjusted industrial production index for the second quarter (June) of 2026 reached 107.0, a significant rebound from 92.9 in the previous month. The seasonally adjusted month-over-month growth rate of 1.3% outperformed market expectations. Benefiting from improved manufacturing shipment momentum and support from AI-related demand, the data shows resilience in Japan's industrial activity, further confirming the baseline of a moderate economic recovery.