Latest data released by the Cabinet Office 8 Dec 2017
The outlook number is 53.8 vs 54.0 expected
This is a survey on workers, asking them to rate the relative level of current Japanese economic conditions. Similar to PMI numbers, a reading above 50.0 means positive (as opposed to PMI's growth/contraction).
It's a minor data point in the grand scheme of things, despite the number hitting the highest level for the year. Meanwhile, USD/JPY continues to trade near the upper bound of its range today now at 113.34. Most pairs have been confined to tight ranges so far today as markets are looking towards the US jobs report later in the day.
