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Japan's Q3 2026 nominal household spending fell 1.5% YoY, flat with the contraction in the previous reading (Q2 2026), and overall performance significantly missed market expectations. Spending on necessities such as food and utilities dropped sharply, indicating that under the pressure of persistently high prices, real wage growth has not yet effectively boosted consumer confidence.

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