Japan’s industrial production edged up 0.1% month-over-month in July 2026, defying market estimates of a 0.6% decline and marking the fourth straight month of increase, preliminary data showed. The latest result followed June's 1.9% growth, which had been the fastest pace in five months. On an annual basis, industrial output grew by 4.1%, slowing from a 4.9% gain in June but marking the second straight month of yearly rise.