FX.co ★ Japan Consumer Morale Notches 5-Month High

Japan's consumer confidence index climbed to 34.9 in July 2026, up from 33.8 in June, surpassing market expectations of 34.2 and marking its highest reading since February. Sentiment strengthened across all major components, with households reporting more positive assessments of overall livelihood (33.1 vs. 32.0 in June), income growth (40.9 vs. 40.3), employment conditions (40.1 vs. 38.4), and willingness to purchase durable goods (25.6 vs. 24.4).