Japan’s Households Continue to Cut Spending Despite Wage Gains
Japan’s household spending unexpectedly fell for a seventh month even as real wages continued to increase, reflecting the impact of persistent inflation on consumer sentiment.
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What happenedJapan’s household spending unexpectedly fell for a seventh month even as real wages continued to increase, reflecting the impact of persistent inflation on consumer sentiment.
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Japan’s Households Continue to Cut Spending Despite Wage Gains
Japan’s household spending unexpectedly fell for a seventh month even as real wages continued to increase, reflecting the impact of persistent inflation on consumer sentiment.