Key events in Japan and overseas are concentrated this week. The schedule begins with the release of the final July industrial production figure and the capacity utilization rate, followed by the FOMC's US interest-rate decision and the BOJ Monetary Policy Meeting on successive days.
The release of economic indicators in Japan is scheduled for the week of 14 to 20 September. The final July industrial production figure and the July capacity utilization rate will be released, with developments in domestic markets attracting attention.
In the international economy, China's August retail sales, industrial production and fixed asset investment figures will be released in succession, along with indicators from the UK, Germany and the euro area, as well as the New York Fed manufacturing conditions index in the United States. The first day of the FOMC meeting is scheduled, bringing increased activity in US-related events.
The first day of the BOJ Monetary Policy Meeting will be held on 17 September, with an announcement related to the policy rate expected. In the United States, August housing-related indicators, manufacturing and employment indicators, and the NAHB index are scheduled for release, and are also expected to affect sentiment about economic conditions.
On 18 September, the policy rate is expected to be announced after the BOJ Monetary Policy Meeting concludes. The August national consumer price index and a press conference by the BOJ Governor are also scheduled for the same day. In addition, US industrial production, capacity utilization and other economic indicators will continue to be released.