2024-01-31 02:03:03 ET
- The consumer confidence index in Japan advanced to 38 in January of 2024 from 37.2 in December 2023, exceeding market forecasts of 37.6.
- It was the highest reading since December 2021, as households' sentiment improved toward all components.
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More on Japan economy:
- Japan's manufacturing shrinks for an eighth consecutive month amid weak demand
- Bank of Japan keeps negative interest rate unchanged, trims 2024 inflation forecasts
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Japan's inflation rate continues to ease in December amid lower electricity and gas bills
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Japan's industrial output declines 0.9% in November; core machinery orders fall 4.9%
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Summary of opinions: Members of BOJ called for debate on future exit from easy policy
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Japan consumer sentiment hits highest reading in over 2 years