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JapanJapan FDI Net Inflows (% of GDP) climbed to 1.03 Percent in December 2025
World BankYearlyReleased December 2025
Japan FDI Net Inflows (% of GDP) climbed to 1.03 Percent in December 2025, up 0.58 Percent from November's 0.45 Percent reading.
Latest Release
1.032786
Actual
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Consensus
0.450455
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THE RELEASE
FDI Net Inflows (% of GDP) (Japan) was reported at 1.03 Percent in December 2025. The reading rose from the previous value of 0.45 Percent. This is classified as a high-impact indicator released on a yearly basis.
WHY IT MATTERS
In December readings over the past 3 years, FDI Net Inflows (% of GDP) has averaged 0.65 Percent.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
Same-country events in the next 14 days include CFTC JPY speculative net positions (Oct 30) and Retail Sales YoY (Oct 30).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update December 2025.
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FDI Net Inflows (% of GDP) - JP
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About FDI Net Inflows (% of GDP) — Japan
DEFINITION
Japan's FDI Net Inflows (% of GDP) surged to 1.032786 in December 2025, more than doubling from November 2024's 0.450455. This sharp increase signals a significant rise in foreign investment relative to GDP. The marked jump may influence market sentiment and monetary policy considerations ahead of upcoming economic data releases. Updated 8/1/26
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Aggregate growth figures anchor cyclical positioning across asset classes and inform fiscal and monetary policy debate. Surprises against consensus typically move rates and currencies on release. Released annually.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a materially lower reading versus the latest print. Current dynamics are the primary headwind in the projection.
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Economic Calendar - JP Events
| Thursday, October 29, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:00 | JP | Consumer Confidence | 35 | 35.4 | 35.1 | 35.05 | High |
| 23:30 | JP | Jobs/applications ratio | 1.19 | 1.18 | 1.18 | 1.19 | Low |
| 23:30 | JP | Unemployment Rate | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.45 | Medium |
| 23:30 | JP | Tokyo CPI Ex Food and Energy YoY | 2.6 | 2.9 | 2.7 | 2.65 | Low |
| 23:30 | JP | Tokyo CPI YoY | 2.8 | 2.7 | 3.3 | 3.05 | Low |
| 23:30 | JP | Tokyo Core CPI YoY | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 2.60 | Low |
| 23:50 | JP | Industrial Production YoY | 1.9 | 2.7 | 3.1 | 2.50 | Low |
| 23:50 | JP | Retail Sales MoM | -0.7 | -0.9 | 0.6 | -0.05 | Low |
| 23:50 | JP | Retail Sales YoY | 2.3 | 2.9 | 3.3 | 2.80 | Medium |
| Friday, October 30, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 03:00 | JP | BoJ Interest Rate Decision | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 | High |
| 05:00 | JP | Housing Starts YoY | -2.7 | 6.1 | 2.9 | 2.95 | Medium |
| 05:00 | JP | Construction Orders YoY | -11.1 | -3.6 | -3 | -2.70 | Low |