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31.07.202605:00:00UTC+00Japan’s June Housing Starts Growth Cools Sharply to 18.6% Year-on-Year

Japan’s housing sector showed a marked slowdown in June, with housing starts rising 18.6% year-on-year, down from a robust 33.9% annual increase in May 2026. The latest data, updated on 31 July 2026, highlight a significant deceleration in growth momentum compared with the previous month.

Both figures reflect year-on-year changes, comparing each month’s performance with the same month a year earlier. While June still posted solid positive growth, the sharp drop from May’s pace suggests that the recent surge in construction activity may be easing, potentially signaling a more moderate trajectory for Japan’s housing market in the coming months. Investors and policymakers will be watching upcoming releases closely to gauge whether June’s cooling is a temporary correction or the start of a sustained slowdown in residential construction.

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