With tomorrow's stock market in view and attention focused on the central-bank-week phase, earnings announcements from major companies are reaching a crucial juncture. Trading is expected to remain sensitive to developments in the Japanese and US markets.
Ahead of tomorrow, market attention during central bank week is turning to the content of corporate earnings and the extent of any surprises. Earnings announcements will be the market's focus, with performance trends for individual stocks drawing attention.
The Nikkei 225 stood at 62,189.65, down 503.51, or 0.80%, from the previous day. Market-wide moves remain prone to volatility in response to US equities and currency fluctuations.
Movements in the US dollar against the yen and overseas markets also require attention. The NY Dow closed at 3,690.47, up 32.44, while the Shanghai Composite Index stood at 52,215.16, down 652.82. Movements in major markets could affect trading in Japan.