Reported Earlier, Japan Household Spending (YoY) For October -0.1% Vs. -0.2% Est.; 0.3% Prior
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Japan's household spending in October decreased by 0.1% year-over-year, slightly better than the estimated 0.2% decline, but lower than the previous 0.3% increase.
December 08, 2023 | 5:48 am
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NEUTRAL IMPACT
The slight outperformance in household spending against estimates may not significantly alter the outlook for DXJ, which focuses on Japanese dividend-paying companies.
DXJ, which targets dividend-paying Japanese companies, may see limited impact from the household spending data as the focus is more on company-specific dividend distributions rather than broader economic indicators.
CONFIDENCE 70
IMPORTANCE 40
RELEVANCE 50
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Japan's household spending decrease may indicate a slower economic growth, potentially affecting BBJP as it tracks Japanese equities.
BBJP, which includes a broad range of Japanese equities, may be negatively impacted as household spending is a key economic indicator, suggesting weaker consumer confidence and potential reduction in domestic economic activity.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
NEGATIVE IMPACT
EWJ, which tracks the Japanese market, may face slight negative pressure due to the reported decrease in household spending, indicating a potential slowdown in economic activity.
EWJ, an ETF tracking the Japanese market, could be affected by the decrease in household spending as it reflects on the overall economic health and consumer sentiment, which are crucial for market performance.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70