Evaluates the monthly change in overall production by all sectors of the Japanese economy. The Index comprises a variety of industries â?? service, manufacturing, construction and public sectors are all included. The index closely follows Japanese GDP and overall growth figures, providing insight into current levels of Japanese economic expansion. The All Industry Activity Index is posted monthly as a percentage change from the previous month's figure.

Relevance : Rarely affects markets
Release Schedule: 10:50pm (GMT); monthly, seven to eight weeks after the reporting month.
Revisions Schedule: Revisions are occasionally made in subsequent months, and final figures appear in the annual report.
Source of Report: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry ( Japan )
Web Address: http://www.meti.go.jp/english
Address of Release: http://www.meti.go.jp/english/statistics
AKA: Indices of All Industry Activity