Japan: Consumer confidence rises in September
Latest reading: Consumer confidence went up to 35.3 in September, following August’s 34.9. September’s result marked the strongest sentiment since December 2024. However, the index remained below the 50-threshold, indicating continued pessimism among consumers.
In September, consumers grew more upbeat about employment opportunities (+39.9 vs +39.3 in August), overall livelihood (+33.2 vs 32.7 in August) and willingness to buy durable goods (28.8 vs 28.0 in August). Sentiment regarding their income growth was stable from August at +39.4.