Reported Earlier, Japan Household Spending (YoY) For April 0.5% Vs. 0.6% Est.; -1.2% Prior
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Japan's household spending for April increased by 0.5% year-over-year, falling short of the estimated 0.6% but improving from the prior -1.2%.
June 07, 2024 | 4:52 am
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NEGATIVE IMPACT
BBJP, an ETF focused on Japanese equities, may see a slight negative impact due to Japan's household spending growth missing estimates.
BBJP is directly tied to the performance of Japanese equities. The lower-than-expected household spending growth could signal weaker consumer confidence, potentially impacting Japanese stocks negatively.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 80
NEGATIVE IMPACT
DXJ, an ETF that hedges currency risk in Japanese equities, might experience a slight negative impact due to the lower-than-expected household spending growth in Japan.
DXJ's performance is linked to Japanese equities, and the lower-than-expected household spending growth could indicate weaker economic conditions, potentially affecting the ETF negatively.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 80
NEGATIVE IMPACT
EWJ, an ETF that tracks Japanese stocks, may face a slight negative impact as Japan's household spending growth for April came in below expectations.
EWJ is directly influenced by the performance of Japanese stocks. The lower-than-expected household spending growth could reflect weaker consumer confidence, potentially impacting the ETF negatively.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 80