Mumbai, June 24 -- Japan's economy continues to recover at a moderate pace despite headwinds from higher crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Strong corporate profits, supported by booming AI-related demand, steady wage growth, and government support measures have helped sustain economic activity and consumer spending. The Bank of Japan noted that downside risks to growth have eased, with businesses benefiting from favorable earnings and improving supply conditions. While higher energy costs remain a concern, the impact has been partly offset by stronger global demand and efforts to secure alternative sources of raw materials. With underlying inflation moving closer to the Bank's 2% target and concerns growing that...