30.11.202306:31:00UTC+00Japan Consumer Confidence Rises To 3-Month High

Japan's consumer sentiment improved for the second straight month in November to the highest level in three months, data from the Cabinet Office showed on Thursday.

The seasonally adjusted consumer confidence index rose to 36.1 in November from 35.7 in October.

All sub-indices registered increases in November, except income growth, the survey said.

The indicator measuring overall livelihood climbed by 0.7 points to 34.1, and that for employment rose by 0.6 points to 41.3.

The index reflecting households' willingness to buy durable consumer goods also strengthened to 30.1 from 29.4, while the index for income growth fell slightly by 0.3 points to 38.8.

The latest survey was conducted on November 15 among 8,400 households.