The JP Consumer Confidence results where just released. The announcement is expected to affect the following instruments for the next few hours:
Due to the increased volatility in the market around this news event we would advise that you review any open positions in the market.
These statistics are based on the past 12 JP Consumer Confidence events, in which these instruments were all affected
Why this event matters:
In Japan, the Monthly Consumer Confidence survey data is collected by direct visit and covers about 4,700 households consisting of more than two persons. The questionnaire covers four subjects: consumer perceptions of overall livelihood, income growth, employment and willingness to buy durable goods. For each subject an index based on the respondentsâ evaluation of what they consider the prospects to be over the next six months is created. The Consumer Confidence Index is the simple average of the four consumer perception indexes. A score above 50 indicates optimism, below 50 shows lack of confidence and 50 indicates neutrality.
Disclaimer: Past performance may not be indicative of future performance