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Japan's Q1 2026 private consumption YoY contribution reported at 0.6%, slightly down from the previous 0.7%, but maintaining positive growth for three consecutive quarters. Benefiting from the Shunto wage hikes and government subsidies, private consumption showed resilience; however, the inflationary pressure driven by the Middle East conflict and yen depreciation may become a potential risk for the BOJ's subsequent monetary policy and domestic demand in the second half of the year.