Japan’s Quarterly Capex Rises 6.5% as Government Pushes for More Investment
In the fourth quarter of 2025, Japan’s corporate capital expenditure, commonly known as capex, rose by a striking 6.5% year‑on‑year, reaching about ¥15.4 trillion (≈ $97.9 billion). This marked the fourth consecutive quarterly gain and suggests business confidence is strengthening even as the broader economy grows slowly. This rise in capex matters because it shows companies are…