This indicator measures the business sentiment of small manufacturing companies in Japan as surveyed by the Bank of Japan.
Releases at
01:50
Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 01:50
The BoJ Tankan Small Manufacturing Outlook provides insight into the economic health and confidence of smaller manufacturers in Japan, which can influence overall economic activity.
Investors and policymakers watch this survey to gauge trends in business conditions, which can affect monetary policy decisions by the Bank of Japan.
Although it has a lower market impact compared to the large manufacturers' survey, it still offers valuable information on the smaller business sector's outlook.
Indicates improving business conditions, which can support the Japanese yen and boost Japanese stocks.
Suggests weakening business confidence, potentially weighing on the yen and Japanese equities.
Likely to have little immediate impact on markets as it confirms current economic views.