Japan economy grew by 0.9% in the April-to-June quarter the rise is due to a huge government stimulus package and it is unclear whether the momentum will be sustained when this is concluded.

Recent figures show other economies coming out of recession, including Germany, France and Hong Kong, a sign the global slowdown is easing.

Despite Japan exiting recession, the country’s main share index, the Nikkei, fell back as the rate of growth was not as large as analysts had hoped.