Retail Sales in Japan
Japan - Retail Sales
The economy likely rebounded in the fourth quarter following the third quarter’s dismal performance when a series of natural disasters severely disrupted economic activity. Industrial production was much stronger in October and November than the Q3 average, mainly due to solid domestic demand. Moreover, the unemployment rate likely remained at low levels in Q4, supporting private consumption. Looking forward, however, economic activity appears to be losing steam. The manufacturing PMI stalled in January, with new export orders dipping further as external demand started to falter. Moreover, Keidanren, Japan’s largest business organization, has not called for wage hikes this year as it did in 2018. This could compromise Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s strategy of pinning hopes on strong consumption in order to ensure Japan doesn’t reexperience deflation.Japan - Retail Sales Data
| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Sales (annual variation in %) | 1.0 | 1.7 | -0.4 | -0.6 | 1.9 |
Japan Retail Sales Chart
Source: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and Met the why particular calculations.
Japan Facts
| Value | Change | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bond Yield | 0.01 | -4.41 % | Jan 30 |
| Exchange Rate | 119.0 | -0.35 % | Jan 30 |
| Stock Market | 20,557 | 0.11 % | Jan 30 |
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Economic News
Japan: Trade surplus declines in March on strong imports
April 17, 2019
Nominal yen-denominated merchandise exports fell 2.4% year-on-year in March, following the 1.2% decrease in February.
Japan: Machinery orders rebound in February
April 11, 2019
Core machinery orders, a leading indicator for capital spending over a three- to six-month period, posted the first increase in fourth months in February but missed market expectations, suggesting that capex will likely remain subdued in the months ahead.
Japan: Consumer confidence falls to an over three-year low in March
April 8, 2019
Consumer sentiment declined from 41.5 in February to 11.5 in March, marking the lowest reading since February 2016.
Japan: Industrial production rebounds in February
March 29, 2019
Industrial production expanded for the first time in four months, increasing 1.4% on a month-on-month and seasonally-adjusted basis in February.
Japan: Manufacturing sector stabilizes at low levels in March
March 22, 2019
The Nikkei flash manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) was unchanged at February’s 48.9% (previously reported: 48.5) in March, the lowest level since July 2016.
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