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Data from Financial Modeling Prep. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
JapanRetail Sales YoY climbed to 1.7 in March 2026
Financial Modeling PrepMonthlyReleased April 2026
Retail Sales YoY climbed to 1.7 in March 2026, up 1.8 from February's -0.1 reading. The print exceeded the 0.8 consensus by 0.9. The print is running well above the 12-month average of 1.14. Over the past 3 months, Retail Sales YoY averaged 0.23, vs 1.35 in the prior 3-month window. The reading is in the 43rd percentile of the trailing 24-month range.
Latest Release
1.7
Actual
0.8
Consensus
-0.1
Previous
The April 2026 reading rose from the previous value of -0.1. Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with Nikkei 225 (Bearish Nikkei 225) and positively correlated with XAU/USD (Bullish XAU).
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Economic Calendar - JP Events
| Monday, May 11, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23:30 | JP | Household Spending YoY | -2.9 | -1.8 | -1.3 | -2.10 | Medium |
| 23:30 | JP | Household Spending MoM | -1.3 | 1.5 | 0.6 | -0.35 | Medium |
| Tuesday, May 12, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 05:00 | JP | Leading Economic Index | 114.5 | 113.2 | 114.6 | 114.55 | Low |
| 05:00 | JP | Coincident Index | 116.5 | 116.2 | 112 | 114.25 | Low |
| 05:00 | JP | CB Leading Index | 114.5 | 113.2 | 114.4 | 114.45 | Low |
| 23:50 | JP | Current Account | 3933 | 3879 | 3879.00 | Medium | |
| 23:50 | JP | Bank Lending YoY | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.60 | Low | |
| Wednesday, May 13, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 05:00 | JP | Eco Watchers Survey Outlook | 38.7 | 36 | 36.00 | Low | |
| 05:00 | JP | Eco Watchers Survey Current | 42.2 | 41.6 | 41.60 | Low | |