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Japan's housing expenditure per household in Q3 2026 (August) decreased by 5.8% year-on-year, narrowing significantly from the previous -16.4%. However, overall household spending fell for the ninth consecutive month, indicating that under inflationary pressure, the public remains cautious about non-essential expenses, including housing. This could potentially affect the Bank of Japan's subsequent interest rate hike path.

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