FX.co ★ Japan Consumer Morale Lowest in 3 Months

Japan’s consumer confidence index fell to 35.0 in October 2026 from 35.4 in September, coming in just below market expectations of 35.1. This marked the weakest reading since July, reflecting a broad deterioration in sentiment across all major components. Household assessments of overall livelihood declined (33.2 vs. 33.8 in September), as did willingness to purchase durable goods (26.8 vs. 27.3), expectations for income growth (40.4 vs. 40.5), and views on employment prospects (39.4 vs. 40.0).