Japan November client confidence index 37.5 vs 35.8 prior

• Prior 35.8

The trend (as seen below) continues to show improvement in consumer sentiment, which is a positive takeaway for the BOJ. The detailed breakdown shows that:

• Overall livelihood: 36.2 (up 1.9 from the previous month)
• Income growth: 41.0 (up 1.0 from the previous month)
• Employment: 41.7 (up 1.6 from the previous month)
• Willingness to buy durable goods: 30.9 (up 2.0 from the previous month)

This article was written by Justin Low at investinglive.com.