Japan's consumer sentiment improved more than expected in September to the highest level in nine months, survey data from the Cabinet Office showed on Thursday.
The seasonally adjusted consumer confidence index rose to 35.3 in September from 34.9 in August. Economists had forecast the index to rise to 35.1.
Moreover, the latest reading was the highest since December 2024, when it was 35.9.
The latest survey was conducted on September 15 among 8,400 households.
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