Japan Economic Calendar【 Fixed Income Commentary 】
中文标题
日本经济日历 · 【固定收益评论】
Core conclusion · Tlines extraction
MUFG's calendar previews Japan data from late September to early October. Industrial production is estimated up 1.1% MoM for August, retail sales up 2.1% YoY, and housing starts up 6.4% YoY, with growth slowing on weak air-conditioner demand, high prices, and mortgage costs. The September Tankan is expected to show large manufacturers' DI at 24, nonmanufacturers at 37, and FY26 large-firm capital spending up 12.1%. Tokyo September core CPI is estimated at 2.3% YoY, and unemployment at 2.4%.
- Institution
- MUFG
- Published
- 10/01/2026
- Research topic
- USD/JPY · Crude Oil (WTI)
- Time horizon
- Not explicitly stated
Key arguments
- Manufacturing sentiment likely improved as Middle East concerns receded and the AI boom supported nonferrous metals, production machinery, and electrical machinery.
- Nonmanufacturing sentiment held near June's 1991-high level on cost pass-through, though labor costs and slower inbound visitors capped gains.
- Retail sales growth slowed from June on weak air-conditioner demand and negative real income effects from rising prices.
- Housing starts slowed amid elevated prices and higher mortgage rates, with construction labor shortages adding drag.
Key numbers
- August industrial production forecast (MoM)
- +1.1%
- August retail sales forecast (YoY)
- +2.1%
- August new housing starts forecast (YoY)
- +6.4%
- September Tankan large manufacturers' sentiment DI forecast
- 24
- September Tokyo core CPI forecast (YoY)
- +2.3%
Main risks
- Weak air-conditioner sales and price hikes may weigh more than expected on retail sales in real terms.
- Elevated labor costs and slower inbound visitor spending could limit nonmanufacturing sentiment improvement.
- Construction labor shortages and higher mortgage rates could further dampen housing starts.
Corresponding source evidence
Shuji Tonouchi Senior Economist Investment Research Division Our Forecasts / Past Results Market Consensus Comments 9/21 (Mon) National holiday 9/22 (Tue) National holiday 9/23 (Wed) National holiday 9/25 10:20 (Fri) 10:30 9/28 8:50 (Mon) 8:50 10:10 16:00 9/29 10:30 (Tue) 14:00 9/30 8:50 Indices of Industrial Production Aug est. MoM +1.1% n.a.
Jul " 1.18X Jun " 1.18X 8:50 10:20 Minutes of BoJ Monetary Policy Meeting (held on Jul 30-31) Indicator/Event We expect a slowdown in retail sales growth from June due partly to weak air-conditioner sales.
We expect sentiment among nonmanufacturers remained roughly in line with the June survey, when the DI recorded its strongest since September 1991, as firms made further progress in passing on costs, although elevated labor costs and slower inbound vsitors likely limited further improvement.
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AI analysis
Cross-institution comparison · USDJPY
| Institution / report | Published | Direction | Source-checked target | Horizon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUFGJapan Economic Calendar · 【 Fixed Income Commentary 】 | 10/01/2026 | Neutral | — | Not stated |
| ING THINKfx daily inflation versus ai overbuild story dominates | 10/16/2026 | Neutral | — | Not stated |
| Saxo BankThe FX Trader The USD and risk sentiment a bit different now | 10/15/2026 | Bearish | — | Not stated |
| Saxo BankMarket Quick Take - Risk sentiment crumbling US treasuries a safe haven | 10/15/2026 | Bearish | — | Not stated |
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