On October 3, 2025, the Japan Statistics Bureau released the job-applicants ratio for August. The actual figure was 1.2, compared to the forecast of 1.22 and the previous reading of 1.22.Definition: The job-applicants ratio is published monthly by the Statistics Bureau of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, measuring the ratio of job openings to job seekers in the market. This indicator reflects both labor demand and supply dynamics. Market impact: A reading above expectations is considered positive for the Japanese yen.This data carries significant importance and is used to assess idle labor capacity. It is released monthly, with the next publication scheduled for October 31, 2025.

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