
Japan's unemployment rose to 4.0%, up from 3.8% in August, the highest rate in 6 months.
However, household spending was 3.2% higher than it was a year ago in September, its highest rise in more than 3.5 years.
More people out of work have more time to go shopping?
Hardly.
Three months ago, Japan's jobless rate was at its lowest, 3.6%,







