Japan Aug consumer confidence index falls to 47.6 from 48.6 in July

Japan's consumer confidence index fell to 47.6 last month from 48.6 in July, the Cabinet Office said.
In April the index had hit 50.0, its highest level since June 1990.
The consumer confidence index is based on replies to a survey asking about four aspects of consumer sentiment: perception of general economic well-being, income growth, employment conditions and willingness to purchase durable goods.
Respondents are asked if there has been improvement in these areas over the preceding three months.
Numbers above 50 mean that respondents reporting improvement outnumber those seeing deterioration. Figures below 50 mean the majority believe conditions have worsened.
The sub-index for general economic well-being fell to 44.9 from 45.8 in July, while the income growth sub-index declined to 44.8 from 45.3.
The employment conditions sub-index edged down to 52.1 from 52.7, and the sub-index for willingness to buy durable goods dropped to 48.7 from 50.4.