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Japan Tankan Large Non-Manufacturing Index fell to 35 in September 2026, down 2 from August's 37 reading. The reading matched the 36 consensus.
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.
Tankan Large Non-Manufacturing Index (Japan) was reported at 35.00 in September 2026. This missed the market consensus of 36.00 by 1.00. The reading fell from the previous value of 37.00. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through September 2026.
The trailing three releases averaged 35.00, up from the prior three at 34.00. In September readings over the past 3 years, Tankan Large Non-Manufacturing Index has averaged 34.33.
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 1.00.
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 September 2026.
The Tankan Large Non-Manufacturing Index is a key economic indicator that measures the sentiment and outlook of large non-manufacturing companies in Japan. It provides valuable insights into the overall health and performance of the service sector, which accounts for a significant portion of the country's GDP. This index is closely monitored by investors, policymakers, and analysts as it can indicate potential changes in consumer spending and overall economic growth.
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 35, consensus 36. Prior reading (Jan 2026): 36. Before that (Oct 2025): 34.
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a similar reading versus the latest print. The 1-month and 3-month horizons disagree, suggesting a mixed 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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| Thursday, October 29, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:00 | Consumer Confidence | 35 | 35.4 | 35.1 | 35.05 | High | |
| 23:30 | Jobs/applications ratio | 1.19 | 1.18 | 1.18 | 1.19 | Low | |
| 23:30 | Unemployment Rate | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.45 | Medium | |
| 23:30 | Tokyo CPI Ex Food and Energy YoY | 2.6 | 2.9 | 2.7 | 2.65 | Low | |
| 23:30 | Tokyo CPI YoY | 2.8 | 2.7 | 3.3 | 3.05 | Low | |
| 23:30 | Tokyo Core CPI YoY | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 2.60 | Low | |
| 23:50 | Industrial Production MoM | 2.2 | -2.4 | 1.3 | 1.75 | Medium | |
| 23:50 | Industrial Production YoY | 1.9 | 2.7 | 3.1 | 2.50 | Low | |
| 23:50 | Retail Sales MoM | -0.7 | -0.9 | 0.6 | -0.05 | Low | |
| 23:50 | 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 | BoJ Interest Rate Decision | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 | High | |
| 05:00 | Housing Starts YoY | -2.7 | 6.1 | 2.9 | 2.95 | Medium | |
| 05:00 | Construction Orders YoY | -11.1 | -3.6 | -3 | -2.70 | Low | |