AI Data Insight

The newly released average propensity to consume for Japanese workers' households in Q3 2026 reached 58.2, a significant rebound from 38.3 in Q2 2026, but lower than the same period last year. With inflationary pressures and shrinking real disposable income, people continue their selective consumption patterns, with spending on accommodation and dining out growing against the trend, indicating that households' defensive saving mentality remains robust.

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