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  • outlook 48.2 vs 49.2 exp vs 49.1 prev

The Economy Watchers Current Index measures the current mood of businesses that directly service consumers, such as barbers, taxi drivers, and waiters. The data is compiled from a survey of about 2,000 workers. A reading above 50.0 indicates optimism; below indicates pessimism.

USDJPY 123.13 near session lows as Nikkei trawls along near its own session lows