Japan August consumer confidence index 43.3 vs 43.3 expected

Latest data from the Japanese Cabinet Office - 29 August 2018

• Prior 43.5

Slight delay in the release by the source. The index measures the households' confidence on the economy, a minor indicator of financial confidence in some ways.

The reading comes in line with expectations but continues to dip on the year, albeit slightly. However, it still remains at relatively elevated levels so it's nothing too concerning just yet. Low-tier data.