Hakuhodo Institute of Life and Living [Consumer Forecast for Next Month・April 2026] (Consumer Spending Index)
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Hakuhodo Institute of Life and Living announced that the consumer spending index for April 2026 was 44.8 points, showing a slight increase month-on-month but a decrease year-on-year, reaching the lowest value in the past 10 years for the same month. The main reason is the impact of rising prices due to worsening Middle East tensions, primarily affecting male consumers.