Japon Confiance Des Consommateurs

The consumer confidence index in Japan unexpectedly declined to 35.0 in February 2025, down from 35.2 in the previous month, below market expectations of 35.7. It marked the lowest reading since March 2023, as most sentiment indicators weakened: overall livelihood (31.9 vs 32.2), income growth (39.7 vs 39.9), and willingness to buy durable goods (27.2 vs 27.5). Meanwhile, employment edged up (41.1 vs 41.0).