Business Tendency Surveys: Employment: Economic Activity: Retail Trade, Except of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles: Future Tendency for Japan
BREMFT02JPQ460S • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
-48.00
Year-over-Year Change
65.52%
Date Range
4/1/1974 - 4/1/2025
Summary
The Business Tendency Surveys: Employment: Economic Activity: Retail Trade, Except of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles: Future Tendency for Japan measures business sentiment regarding future employment prospects in Japan's retail sector, excluding motor vehicles and motorcycles. This forward-looking indicator is valuable for economists and policymakers assessing the health of the Japanese economy.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
This survey-based economic indicator captures business leaders' expectations for employment conditions in Japan's retail industry, excluding motor vehicles and motorcycles, over the next few months. It provides insight into anticipated hiring and staffing plans, which can signal broader economic trends and guide policy responses.
Methodology
The data is collected through surveys of businesses in the specified sector.
Historical Context
Policymakers and analysts use this metric to anticipate changes in consumer demand, labor market dynamics, and broader economic conditions in Japan.
Key Facts
- The survey has been conducted monthly since 1996.
- The indicator ranges from -100 to 100, with positive values signaling expected employment growth.
- Japan's retail sector accounts for over 10% of the country's GDP.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This indicator measures business leaders' expectations for future employment conditions in Japan's retail trade sector, excluding motor vehicles and motorcycles.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This forward-looking metric provides valuable insight into anticipated hiring and staffing plans, which can signal broader economic trends and guide policy responses.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through monthly surveys of businesses in the specified sector.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Policymakers and analysts use this metric to anticipate changes in consumer demand, labor market dynamics, and broader economic conditions in Japan.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The indicator is published monthly with no significant update delays.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Business Tendency Surveys: Employment: Economic Activity: Retail Trade, Except of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles: Future Tendency for Japan (BREMFT02JPQ460S), retrieved from FRED.