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Both official statistics and anecdotal evidence suggest that Japan’s consumer confidence has deteriorated. We discuss some of the reasons why below, but suspect that circumstances should improve, contributing to a gradual recovery going forward

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Designed to give clear interpretation of the previous week’s macroeconomic and financial market developments. This publication represents how Zurich sees the financial landscape evolving on a week-by-week basis

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August 20, 2024
Designed to give clear interpretation of the previous week’s macroeconomic and financial market developments week’s macroeconomic and financial market developments. This publication represents how Zurich sees the financial landscape evolving on a week-by-week basis Designed to give clear interpretation of the previous week’s macroeconomic and financial market developments. This publication represe...nts how Zurich sees the financial landscape evolving
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