AI Data Insight
The latest total wholesale and retail sales in Japan for Q2 2026 recorded 52,549.0 billion JPY, declining from the previous 55,640.0 billion JPY, indicating a seasonal pullback and concerns over consumption weakness. Despite the pressure on monthly performance, it still maintains an increase of approximately 5% compared to the same period last year. The market is closely focusing on the subsequent impact of the Bank of Japan's policies and inflation on real consumption momentum.