Latest data released by the Japanese Cabinet Office - 29 January 2020
- Prior 39.1
Slight delay in the release by the source. The index here measures the households' confidence on the economy. A minor indicator of financial confidence.
The headline keeps more steady to start the year but the subdued levels continue to reaffirm that sentiment surrounding the Japanese economy is still relatively poor.
The coronavirus concerns possibly affecting the Chinese economy will only add to more worries for Japan to kick start the new year.
