Japan: Consumer confidence edges up in June
Consumer sentiment came in at 36.4 in June, up from May’s six-month low of 36.2 but slightly undershooting market expectations. With the uptick, the index moved closer to the 50-threshold, indicating lesser pessimism among consumers. Household sentiment improved with respect to income growth and willingness to buy durable goods, but worsened with respect to overall livelihood and employment.