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flag Japanese consumer spending rose 2.3% in August, driven by travel and entertainment, but food spending continued to decline.

flag Japanese household spending rose 2.3% year-on-year in August, the fourth straight month of growth, exceeding forecasts, driven by stronger travel, transportation, and cultural spending, including a surge in movie and theater visits. flag The government upgraded its assessment of consumer spending for the first time since 2024, citing improved sentiment after a U.S. tariff agreement. flag However, food spending declined for the third consecutive month, with rice and bread purchases falling. flag The Bank of Japan remains cautious on rate hikes despite political shifts, including the selection of Sanae Takaichi as LDP leader, which sparked market speculation about fiscal stimulus.

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