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06.07.202623:30:00UTC+00Japan’s Household Spending Slide Eases Slightly in May, But Remains in Negative Territory

Japan’s household spending continued to contract in May 2026, but at a marginally slower pace compared with the previous month, according to the latest year-over-year data released on 6 July 2026. Spending fell 0.4% in May from a year earlier, following a 0.5% decline in April 2026.

The figures are based on year-over-year comparisons, with the May reading measuring changes relative to May of the prior year, and the April reading measured against April a year earlier. While the data signal a modest improvement in the rate of decline, household expenditure remains under pressure, underscoring ongoing fragility in consumer demand.

The slight easing in the contraction may offer limited reassurance, but the persistence of negative year-over-year readings suggests that any recovery in Japan’s consumer sector remains tentative as of late spring 2026.

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