A roundup of the economic events scheduled for release today that could affect Japan’s equity market, including developments at the Bank of Japan’s Monetary Policy Meeting and U.S. housing-related indicators.
In Japan, the Bank of Japan’s Monetary Policy Meeting will be held through the 18th, with the outlook for monetary policy a key focus for the market. August new condominium sales in the Tokyo metropolitan area are also scheduled to be announced, drawing attention to conditions in the real estate market.
Overseas, key U.S. indicators scheduled for release include the September Philadelphia Fed Business Outlook Index and August housing starts and building permits, with the focus on the pace of recovery in the housing market.
The release of U.S. August pending home sales is also due, keeping attention on housing market trends. Developments at the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee will likewise be watched by market participants.
IPO-related activity, including SkyFall’s planned listing on the Growth Market, is also on the agenda, and economic events in Japan and overseas could affect daily stock movements.