The Nikkei Manufacturing PMI, now compiled by S&P Global, provides a snapshot of the Japanese manufacturing sector's performance. It tracks changes in production levels, new business, and pricing power among Japanese manufacturers. This indicator is highly sensitive to global trade trends given Japan's export-oriented economy.
The index is calculated using a diffusion index methodology based on survey responses from purchasing managers. It evaluates five key areas: new orders, inventory levels, production, supplier deliveries, and employment.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2015 | 44.40 | — | — |
| Aug 5, 2015 | 48.20 | — | — |
| Jul 6, 2015 | 49.20 | — | — |
