- Japan manufacturers index in September -5 vs. -4 in August, lowest since February.
- Non-manufacturing index +7 in September vs. +8 in August.
- Manufacturers December index seen at -4, non-manufacturing +10.
Expected to stay negative in the coming months, a Reuters poll showed, with global slowdown and friction with China clouding the outlook for the export-reliant economy.
Japan’s trade numbers are due out in about 15 minutes with USD/JPY trading at 78.36/39.
