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Japan Nomura/JMMA Manufacturing PMI climbed to 54.2 in October 2013, up 1.7 from September's 52.5 reading.
Sigmacast track record will appear here once this indicator has been released 3+ times since Sigmanomics began tracking.
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 |
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Nomura/JMMA Manufacturing PMI (Japan) was reported at 54.20 in October 2013. The reading rose from the previous value of 52.50.
The indicator has been trending upward over the last three releases.
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with USD/JPY (Bullish JPY). A secondary relationship exists with EUR/JPY, negatively correlated (Bullish JPY).
Same-country events in the next 14 days include BoJ Monetary Policy Meeting Minutes (Aug 4) and Monetary Policy Meeting Minutes (Aug 4).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update October 2013.
The Nomura/JMMA Manufacturing PMI is a widely recognized financial indicator that measures the performance of the manufacturing sector in Japan. It provides valuable insights into the country's economic health by tracking changes in key factors such as production, new orders, and employment. This indicator is highly regarded by investors, analysts, and policymakers as a reliable gauge of Japan's manufacturing activity and overall economic growth.
Sentiment surveys are forward-looking inputs that often lead hard data on output and hiring. Sharp swings can drive cross-asset repricing. Surprises against consensus can drive short-term moves, particularly when the print breaks an established trend. Released monthly.
Latest reading (Oct 2013): actual 54.2. Prior reading (Sep 2013): 52.5. Before that (Sep 2013): 52.5.
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a similar 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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| 05:00 | Construction Orders YoY | 2.3 | -6.7 | -7 | -2.35 | Low | |
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| Monday, August 3, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
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