#Consumption

China's Q4 2026 CPI YoY Growth Falls Back to 0.7%, Missing Expectations; Weak Domestic Demand and Falling Food Prices Are Main Drags

Core Overview: China's Q4 2026 CPI (Consumer Price Index) YoY growth fell back to 0.7%, slowing down from the previous observation (Q3 2026) of 0.9%, and slightly below the consensus expectation of 0.

US Q4 Consumer Confidence Index Surges to 91.7, Snapping a Three-Month Decline but Spending Intentions Remain Conservative

In the fourth quarter of 2026, the Consumer Confidence Index published by The Conference Board experienced a strong rebound, with the latest data surging to 91.7 from the previous reading of 81.9. Thi

US Q4 2026 Michigan Consumer Sentiment Falls to 48.0, Nearing Historic Lows and Highlighting Inflation Anxiety

The final reading of the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index for the US in Q4 2026 (October) was reported at 48.0, edging down slightly from the previous observation of 48.1 (September). A

US Oct 2026 Preliminary UoM Consumer Sentiment Falls to 46.3, Inflation and High Interest Rate Concerns Continue to Weigh

Core Overview: The preliminary US University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index for October 2026 dropped to 46.3, continuing its previous sluggish trend. According to the latest tracking data, this

Tokyo October CPI YoY Rate Climbs to 2.8%, Energy Price Rebound Fuels Expectations of BOJ December Rate Hike

According to the latest data, the YoY CPI rate for the Tokyo area in Japan on 2026-10-01 (Q4 2026) climbed to 2.8%, further accelerating from the previously observed 2.7% on 2026-09-01 (Q3 2026). This

Japan's September CPI Rises 2.1% YoY, Meeting Expectations; Core Inflation Returns Above BOJ Target After Nine Months

Core Overview: Data released by Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications showed that the annual growth rate of the national Consumer Price Index (CPI) climbed to 2.1% in the third quart