People make their way along a sidewalk in Tokyo on Monday, February 17, 2025 -- AFP
TOKYO: Japan's economy expanded in the October-December quarter at a slower pace than initially reported, weighed by weaker consumption but still likely supporting the case for further interest rate hikes.
At the same time, government officials and analysts expressed concern about risks from U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policies and soft consumption affected by higher prices.
