Higher numbers than forecast tend to be bullish for JPY/xxx pairs and bearish for xxx/JPY pairs.
The typical/expected impact on JPY pairs is medium.
The consensus forecast for Retail Trade (YoY) is 0.8%. 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 1.8% against a forecast of -0.4%.
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 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Consumer Price Index (YoY) | Bearish change | 1.5% | 1.3% | ||
| National CPI ex Food, Energy (YoY) | Bearish change | 2.6% | 2.5% | ||
| National CPI ex Fresh Food (YoY) | Bearish change | 2% | 1.6% | ||
| Adjusted Merchandise Trade Balance | Bearish change | ¥499.1B | ¥-374.2B | ||
| Exports (YoY) | Bearish change | 16.8% | 4.2% | ||
| Imports (YoY) | Bullish change | -2.6% | 10.2% | ||
| Merchandise Trade Balance Total | Bullish change | ¥-1163.5B | ¥57.3B |
| Country: | Japan |
|---|---|
| Currency: | JPY |
| Source: | Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan |
| Category: | Consumption |
| Frequency: | Monthly |