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Japan retail sales rise 5.3% in May, fastest growth since November 2023

Japan's retail sales surged 5.3% year-on-year in May 2026, well above the forecasted 3.2% gain. This marks the third consecutive month of expansion and the fastest growth since November 2023, accelerating from the previous month's upwardly revised figure.

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Retail sales in Japan increased by 5.3% year-on-year in May 2026, significantly beating market forecasts of a 3.2% gain.

The reading marks the third consecutive month of expansion and the fastest growth pace recorded since November 2023.

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Retail sales in Japan increased by 5.3% year-on-year in May 2026, significantly beating market forecasts of a 3.2% gain. The reading marks the third consecutive month of expansion and the fastest growth pace recorded since November 2023, accelerating fr

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