Japan Tertiary Industry Activity Index (MoM) For July 1.4% Vs. 0.8% Est.; -1.3% Prior
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The Japan Tertiary Industry Activity Index for July showed a significant increase of 1.4%, surpassing the estimated 0.8% and recovering from a previous decline of -1.3%. This indicates a positive trend in Japan's service sector, which could impact ETFs focused on Japanese markets.
September 17, 2024 | 4:33 am
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BBJP, an ETF focused on Japanese markets, may see positive short-term impacts due to the better-than-expected rise in Japan's Tertiary Industry Activity Index for July.
The increase in the Tertiary Industry Activity Index suggests a strengthening in Japan's service sector, which is a positive indicator for ETFs like BBJP that are focused on Japanese markets.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
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DXJ, an ETF targeting Japanese equities, might experience a positive short-term impact due to the unexpected rise in Japan's Tertiary Industry Activity Index.
The better-than-expected performance of Japan's service sector could boost investor confidence in Japanese equities, benefiting ETFs like DXJ.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 65
RELEVANCE 75
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EWJ, an ETF that invests in Japanese stocks, is likely to see a positive short-term impact from the rise in Japan's Tertiary Industry Activity Index.
The increase in the Tertiary Industry Activity Index indicates a recovery in Japan's service sector, which could positively influence ETFs like EWJ that are exposed to Japanese stocks.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70