Japan’s consumer confidence index rose to 35.8 in October 2025 from 35.3 in September, surpassing market forecasts of 35.6. It marked the highest level since December 2024, as all components improved: overall livelihood (34.3 vs 33.2 in September), income growth (40.0 vs 39.4), employment outlook (40.1 vs 39.9), and willingness to buy durable goods (28.9 vs 28.8).