On the second day of its monetary policy meeting, the BOJ will announce its policy rate decision, followed by Governor Ueda's press conference. Major domestic and overseas indicators will also continue to be released, drawing market attention.
The BOJ enters the second day of its monetary policy meeting and is expected to announce its policy rate decision. Market consensus is 1.25%, compared with 1.00% previously. Governor Ueda Kazuo (植田 和男) will hold a press conference from 3:30 p.m.
In Japan, the August national consumer price index will be released. The forecast is for a 2.0% year-on-year increase, compared with 1.9% previously. The focus will be on the consistency between price trends and monetary policy.
Three companies, テクノクラフト, ベルテックス and akippa, will be newly listed on the TSE Standard Market. Their opening prices and subsequent share-price movements will attract market attention.
Overseas, the ECB is scheduled to release its euro area CPI forecast, while the United States will publish its August industrial production index and leading economic index. India's foreign exchange reserves, Russia's election period and developments among European fiscal authorities are also being reported.