Japan’s industrial production rose 2.2% month-over-month in September 2025, beating market expectations of 1.5% and rebounding from a 1.5% drop in the previous month, flash data showed. It marked the first increase since June and the fastest pace since February, driven by a recovery in some key industries. Output bounced back for production machinery (6.2% vs -2.1% in August), inorganic and organic chemicals (9.1% vs -5.4%), and fabricated metals (7.6% vs -8.1%). On an annual basis, industrial production expanded 3.4%, reversing a 1.6% decline in August and posting the strongest yearly growth in three months.