Japan data out now: Household spending +2.9% y/y , Jobless rate 3.4%, and more

3 pieces of economic data from Japan out now, earlier than the regular 2350GMT:

Overall Household Spending for August, +2.9% y/y

• expected +0.3%, prior was -0.2%

For the m/m/, up 2.5% (+0.5% expected)

A strong result, a big beat and will be much welcomed by those looking for stronger economic growth (sure, its not the final word, but better than a miss)

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Jobless Rate for August, 3.4%

• expected 3.3%, prior was 3.3%

Job-To-Applicant Ratio for August, 1.23

• expected 1.21 prior was 1.21