JAPAN’S HOUSEHOLD SPENDING IN OCTOBER RISE BY 1.9 PERCENT IN 13 MONTHS

Highlights –

• Japan’s household spending in October rose by 1.9 percent in 13 months.
• Spending by households with two or more people was $2,700.
• The average monthly income rose by 2.5 percent among salaried households with two people.
• Household spending grew by 22.9 percent in the July-September period.

Japan Ministry of Internal Affairs and Commun....