Updated 2026-06-03·2026-03·OECD · Japan Retail Trade Index (FRED: JPNSARTMISMEI)
current-8.8%
History & forecast
Signal interpretation
Japan retail trade index YoY is -8.76%, decelerating. All-industry retail (not apparel-specific) but a proxy for JP-side demand: stronger readings tend to lift JP apparel importer order activity.