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Japan consumer sentiment down in September with stagnant spendingAFP TOKYO -- Japanese consumer sentiment worsened slightly in September, indicating that the nation's household spending remains stagnant, the government said Thursday.
October 12, 2012, 1:59 pm TWN The confidence index of households made up of two or more people stood at 40.1 last month, down from 40.5 in August, the Cabinet Office said in a monthly survey. Of the index's four components, livelihood, employment conditions and the timing of new durable goods purchases showed declines, while income growth marked slight advances. |
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