BOJ Osaka branch manager: Measures of consumer spending still a little weak, need to monitor closely

BOJ Osaka branch manager is out on the wires now, via Reuters, offering additional insights on the central bank’s quarterly regional economic assessment report published earlier on the day.

Main Headlines:

Some upward price pressure noted, but consumers still trying to save on cost of daily goods

Consumer spending on expensive items is improving due to rise in wages

Measures of consumer spending still a little weak, need to monitor closely