Japanese consumers are increasingly purchasing luxury jewelry as a hedge against the depreciating yen and high inflation. This trend has led to a significant surge in jewelry sales, with a 19% year-on-year increase in the first half of 2026, reaching 330 billion yen, the highest recorded for the period since 2008. The shift in consumer behavior reflects a preference for assets perceived to hold their value better amidst economic uncertainty. AI
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