Lower numbers than forecast tend to be bullish for xxx/JPY pairs and bearish for JPY/xxx pairs.
The typical/expected impact on JPY pairs is medium.
The consensus forecast for Retail Trade (YoY) is 2.3%. A higher value than forecast tends to be bullish for JPY/xxx pairs and bearish for xxx/JPY pairs.
The most recent announced value for Retail Trade (YoY) was 2.6% against a forecast of 2.9%.
Recent economic data has been moderately bearish for JPY. Other recent announcements which may affect the market's interpretation of the next Retail Trade (YoY) result:
Previous | Latest | ||||
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Tokyo Consumer Price Index (YoY) | Bearish change | 2.6% | 2.2% | ||
Tokyo CPI ex Food, Energy (YoY) | (no change) | 1.6% | 1.6% | ||
Tokyo CPI ex Fresh Food (YoY) | Bearish change | 2.4% | 2% | ||
National Consumer Price Index (YoY) | Bullish change | 2.8% | 3% | ||
National CPI ex Food, Energy (YoY) | Bullish change | 1.9% | 2% | ||
National CPI ex Fresh Food (YoY) | Bullish change | 2.7% | 2.8% | ||
Exports (YoY) | Bearish change | 10.2% | 5.6% | ||
Imports (YoY) | Bearish change | 16.6% | 2.3% | ||
Merchandise Trade Balance Total | Bearish change | ¥-628.7B | ¥-695.3B |
Country: | Japan |
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Currency: | JPY |
Source: | Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan |
Category: | Consumption |
Frequency: | Monthly |