At 01:50 (GMT+2), Japan will publish the Q4 large manufacturers business conditions index, published by the national Ministry of Finance and based on a survey of representatives of the country’s leading companies. It is key for the Japanese economy, mainly focused on the manufacturing industry, and is released a week before the Tankan report of major manufacturers from the Bank of Japan. It may fall from 4.5 points to 1.8 points, putting pressure on the yen.
