FX.co ★ Japan Services Sentiment Retreats from 19-Month High

In November 2025, Japan's service sector index experienced a decline to 48.7 from October's 19-month high of 49.1, marking its first downturn in seven months and falling below market projections of 49.5. This decrease was indicative of widespread weaknesses in associated components such as household confidence, corporate activity, and employment conditions. Additionally, the economic outlook index decreased to 50.3 from October's two-year peak of 53.1, as ongoing concerns about high cost pressures dampened optimism, despite the anticipated continuation of economic recovery.