FX.co ★ Japan Consumer Sentiment Highest in Near 7 Years

Japan’s consumer confidence index climbed to 40.0 in February 2026, up from 37.9 in January, surpassing market expectations of 38.2 and reaching its highest level since April 2019. All components improved: perceptions of overall livelihood rose to 39.7 (from 36.8), income growth to 42.5 (from 42.0), employment outlook to 44.0 (from 42.4), and willingness to purchase durable goods to 33.9 (from 30.4).