Economic Buzz: Japan housing starts jump 33.9% YoY in May

Japan's housing starts surged 33.9% year-over-year in May 2026, accelerating sharply from April's 11.4% increase. The rise marked the fastest pace of growth since March 2025, driven by strong gains in owner-occupied, rental, and built-for-sale housing, while prefabricated housing was the only segment to contract.

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