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Japan BSI Large Manufacturing QoQ climbed to 7.6% in Q3 2026, released September 2026, up 9.4% from June's -1.8% reading. The print exceeded the 2.5% consensus by 5.1%. The print is running well above the 12-month average of 1.46%. BSI Large Manufacturing QoQ is now the highest in 54 months.
across last 12 releases
Sep 2026
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Co-movement | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD/JPY | ▼ Inverse | −0.50 | FOREX | Moves against | → View |
| EUR/JPY | ▼ Inverse | −0.45 | FOREX | Moves against | → View |
| Nikkei 225 | ▲ Direct | +0.45 | INDEX | Moves with | → View |
| GBP/JPY | ▼ Inverse | −0.40 | FOREX | Moves against | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | COMMODITIES | Moves with | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
BSI Large Manufacturing QoQ (Japan) was reported at 7.6% in September 2026. This beat the market consensus of 2.5% by 5.1%. The reading rose from the previous value of -1.8%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through September 2026.
The trailing three releases averaged 3.2%, up from the prior three at 1.23%. In September readings over the past 3 years, BSI Large Manufacturing QoQ has averaged 5.3%.
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with USD/JPY (Bullish JPY). A secondary relationship exists with EUR/JPY, negatively correlated (Bullish JPY). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 5.35%.
Same-country events in the next 14 days include Exports YoY (Sep 15) and Balance of Trade (Sep 15).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update September 2026.
The BSI Large Manufacturing QoQ is a financial indicator that measures the quarterly performance of large manufacturing companies in a specific market or region. It provides valuable insights into the overall health and growth of the manufacturing sector, which is a key driver of economic activity. This indicator is widely used by investors, analysts, and policymakers to assess the current and future state of the manufacturing industry and make informed decisions. With its timely and accurate data, the BSI Large Manufacturing QoQ is a crucial tool for understanding the economic landscape and identifying potential investment opportunities.
This release contributes to the broader macro picture used by cross-asset investors for positioning and risk management. Surprises against consensus can drive short-term moves, particularly when the print breaks an established trend. Released monthly.
Latest reading (Jul 2026): actual 7.6 %, consensus 2.5 %. Prior reading (Apr 2026): -1.8 %. Before that (Jan 2026): 3.8 %.
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a higher reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bullish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary tailwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with USD/JPY (Bullish JPY, r=-0.50) — a useful reference for forex-focused traders.
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| Monday, September 14, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:30 | Capacity Utilization | 0.5 | 4.1 | -1.3 | -0.40 | Low | |
| 04:30 | Industrial Production MoM | -0.2 | 1.9 | 0.1 | -0.05 | Low | |
| 04:30 | Industrial Production YoY | 3.9 | 4.9 | 4.1 | 4.00 | Low | |
| Tuesday, September 15, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 04:30 | Tertiary Industry Index MoM | -0.2 | 0.3 | 0.70 | Low | ||
| 23:50 | Exports YoY | 23.2 | 18.2 | 18.60 | Medium | ||
| 23:50 | Balance of Trade | -634.5 | -1052.6 | -959.65 | High | ||
| 23:50 | Imports YoY | 27.8 | 26.3 | 26.15 | Low | ||
| 23:50 | Machinery Orders MoM | 9.7 | -2.8 | 1.10 | Medium | ||
| 23:50 | Machinery Orders YoY | 16.9 | 15.3 | 18.45 | Medium | ||
| 23:50 | Adjusted Trade Balance | -0.69 | -0.98 | -0.92 | Medium | ||