This week's focus will be on Japanese economic events, including the Bank of Japan Monetary Policy Meeting, and the release of key US indicators such as July-September GDP. A succession of major companies is also expected to announce earnings.
In Japan, trade statistics for early October are scheduled for release at 8:50, followed by the October consumer trends survey at 14:00, while the Bank of Japan Monetary Policy Meeting is expected to continue through the 30th. A 2-year Japanese government bond auction will also be held, and earnings announcements are scheduled for the same day from companies including KEYENCE, JT, Takeda Pharmaceutical Company, Fujitsu, Toyota Tsusho, Komatsu, Ibiden, OLC, Denso, Konami Group, NRI, Kansai Electric Power, Shionogi, Osaka Gas, Tokyo Gas and Chubu Electric Power.
Overseas, US September personal income, personal spending and deflator data, US July-September GDP and weekly initial jobless claims are scheduled for release at 21:30 Japan time. European Central Bank President Lagarde will hold a press conference, and a US 7-year Treasury auction will also be conducted. Earnings announcements are scheduled from Samsung Electronics in Asia, Shell in Europe, and Amazon.com, Caterpillar, Intel, Eli Lilly, Mastercard, Merck, Quanta Services and Starbucks in the US.
This report is provided by Wealth Advisor.