According to data released by the Japanese government, household spending in August increased 0.1% month-on-month, and the survey estimated an increase of 0.5%. Household spending in Japan fell 3.1% year on year in August, and the survey expected a decline of 3.6%.

According to data released by the Japanese government, household spending in August increased 0.1% month-on-month, and the survey estimated an increase of 0.5%. Household spending in Japan fell 3.1% year on year in August, and the survey expected a decline of 3.6%.