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Tokyo Household Spending Surges 2.9%, Defying Expectations

1/9/2026

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Tokyo household spending rose 2.9% in November, reversing October's decline, according to government data.
The increase exceeded market expectations of a 0.9% drop, signaling stronger consumption.
Month-on-month spending rose 6.2%, the highest since March 2021, indicating momentum.
An official noted that volatile categories such as automobile expenses contributed to the rise.
Inflation-adjusted real wages fell 2.8% in November.

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Story summary

Tokyo household spending rose 2.9% in November, reversing October's decline, according to government data.
The increase exceeded market expectations of a 0.9% drop, signaling stronger consumption.
Month-on-month spending rose 6.2%, the highest since March 2021, indicating momentum.
An official noted that volatile categories such as automobile expenses contributed to the rise.
Inflation-adjusted real wages fell 2.8% in November.