The Investor
12 May 2026, 12:06
Japan’s household spending data came in weaker than expected in March, pointing to soft consumer demand.
Household Spending fell 2.9% year over year, worse than the expected 1.4% decline and below the previous 1.8% drop. On a monthly basis, spending declined 1.3%, missing expectations for a 0.6% increase after the prior 1.5% gain.
Household Spending fell 2.9% year over year, worse than the expected 1.4% decline and below the previous 1.8% drop. On a monthly basis, spending declined 1.3%, missing expectations for a 0.6% increase after the prior 1.5% gain.