JAPAN DATA: Monthly employment and household spending data from
the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications:
— Japan Oct Jobless Rate 5.1% Vs Sep 5.0%
— Japan Oct SA Jobs -180,000 M/M (-0.3%) Vs Sep +410,000
— Japan Oct SA Unemployed +50,000 M/M (+1.5%) Vs Sep -50,000
— Japan Oct NSA Jobs +150,000 Y/Y, 2nd Rise In Row
— Japan Oct NSA Unemployed -100,000 Y/Y, 5th Drop In Row
— Japan Oct Real Household Spending -0.4% Y/Y Vs Sep Flat