日本の消費者支出は8月に2.3%上昇し,旅行やエンターテインメントで動かされたが,食糧の支出は減少し続けた. Japanese consumer spending rose 2.3% in August, driven by travel and entertainment, but food spending continued to decline.

日本の家庭での支出は8月には年度2.3%上昇し,成長の4ヶ月目は、より強い旅行や交通手段、そして文化財の支出によって推し進められ,映画や劇場の訪問の急上昇も含めた. Japanese household spending rose 2.3% year-on-year in August, the fourth straight month of growth, exceeding forecasts, driven by stronger travel, transportation, and cultural spending, including a surge in movie and theater visits. 政府は2024年以来初めて消費者支出の評価を改善し,米税契約の締結後の感情の向上を図った. The government upgraded its assessment of consumer spending for the first time since 2024, citing improved sentiment after a U.S. tariff agreement. しかし , 米 や パン の 買い入れ が 減り , 3 か月 目 の 食費 が 減り まし た。 However, food spending declined for the third consecutive month, with rice and bread purchases falling. LDPのリーダーとしてSanae Takaichiの選出を含む政治的変化にもかかわらず,日本銀行は利上げに関して慎重であり,財政刺激に関する市場憶測を引き起こした. The Bank of Japan remains cautious on rate hikes despite political shifts, including the selection of Sanae Takaichi as LDP leader, which sparked market speculation about fiscal stimulus.