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Japanese Household Spending MoM (Jan) M/M -2.5% vs. Exp. 0.8% (Prev. -2.9%, Low. -0.4%, High. 3.5%)

Japanese household spending dropped significantly in January, declining by 2.5% month-on-month compared to an expected increase of 0.8%.

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This disappointing print suggests ongoing challenges in consumer sentiment and spending power, which could weigh on economic recovery and have implications for monetary policy and inflation outlook in Japan.

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