Japanese Household Spending MoM (Mar) M/M -1.3% vs Exp. 0.6% (Prev. 1.5%)

Japanese household spending dropped significantly by 1.3% month-over-month in March, missing the expected 0.6% increase and sharply down from the previous 1.5% gain. This weaker consumer sentiment could signal potential headwinds for overall economic growth in Japan, affecting central bank policy considerations and potentially weighing on commodities linked to demand, particularly in metals.