Japan's consumer sentiment improved for the third straight month in October to the highest level in ten months, survey data from the Cabinet Office showed on Wednesday.
The seasonally adjusted consumer confidence index rose to 35.8 in October from 35.3 in September. Economists had forecast the index to increase to 35.6.
Moreover, the latest reading was the highest since December 2024, when it was 35.9.
For comments and feedback contact: editorial@rttnews.com
Business News
June 12, 2026 17:14 ET Major central bank action was the focus this week in economic news. The European Central Bank became the first major central bank to move in response to the rising inflationary pressures in the backdrop of the conflict in the Middle East. In North America, the U.S. inflation and trade data as well as Canada’s central bank decision gained attention. The Chinese trade data was the main news in Asia.