Jacobi matrix with complex entries and optimization's orientation

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What can we tell about the direction/ orientation of an optimization if the entries of the Nx1 Jacobi-matrix (gradiant) are complex?

According to wikipedia: "if the Jacobian determinant at p is positive, then f preserves orientation near p; if it is negative, f reverses orientation." but this is only valid for real entries. Is there a similar thing for complex entries?