FX.co ★ Japan Consumer Mood Hits 9-Month High

In September 2025, Japan's consumer confidence index increased to 35.3 from 34.9 the month before, marking its highest point since December 2024. This improvement was observed across most components, including overall livelihood, which rose to 33.2 from 32.7, the employment outlook, which climbed to 39.9 from 39.3, and the willingness to purchase durable goods, which increased to 28.8 from 28.0. On the other hand, income growth expectations held steady at 39.4.