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Japan Tankan Small Non-Manufacturing Outlook held to -2 in November 2016, released December 2016. The reading missed the -1 consensus by 1.
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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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Tankan Small Non-Manufacturing Outlook (Japan) was reported at -2.00 in December 2016. This missed the market consensus of -1.00 by 1.00. The reading was unchanged from the previous release. This is classified as a medium-impact indicator released on a monthly basis.
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with USD/JPY (Bullish JPY). A secondary relationship exists with EUR/JPY, negatively correlated (Bullish JPY).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update December 2016.
The Tankan Small Non-Manufacturing Outlook is a key financial indicator that measures the sentiment and expectations of small businesses in the non-manufacturing sector in Japan. It provides valuable insights into the overall health and growth potential of the country's service industry, which plays a significant role in its economy. This indicator is closely monitored by investors and analysts as it can impact market trends and inform business decisions.
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 (Oct 2016): actual -2, consensus -1.
This indicator correlates most strongly with USD/JPY (Bullish JPY, r=-0.50) — a useful reference for forex-focused traders.
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