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Japan's Household Spending Declines but Shows Signs of Stabilization

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Japan's Household Spending Declines but Shows Signs of Stabilization

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  • Household spending in Japan decreased by 0.4% year-on-year in November, a slight improvement over the anticipated 0.6% drop.
  • On a seasonally adjusted basis, spending rose by 0.4%, contradicting the forecasted decline of 0.9%.
  • Shifts in consumer behavior are evident as spending on food, clothing, and entertainment decreased, while education and housing expenditures increased.
  • Inflation and currency issues are pressuring real wages, leading to uncertainty about the timing of future interest rate hikes by the Bank of Japan.
  • Recent pay data revealed that despite rising wages, inflation-adjusted wages have dropped for four consecutive months, raising concerns for consumers.

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