Industrial Production and Retail Sales due August 30

Japan's Prelim Industrial Production m/m release is scheduled for 2026-08-30T23:50:00.000Z. The forecast stands at -0.7%, down from a previous value of 1.3%. The indicator is classified as Low impact.},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Retail Sales y/y is due at the same time, 2026-08-30T23:50:00.000Z. Forecasts point to 3.2%, compared with a previous value of 0.5%. This release is also rated Low impact.

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Japan Economic Calendar: Data Due Aug 30–Sep 1

Highlights

  • Prelim Industrial Production m/m is forecast at -0.7% versus a previous reading of 1.3%.
  • Retail Sales y/y carries a forecast of 3.2% compared with a previous value of 0.5%.
  • Housing Starts y/y is forecast at 7.5% after a previous reading of 18.6%.
  • Final Manufacturing PMI is forecast at 55.1, matching the previous reading of 55.1.

Housing Starts due August 31

Housing Starts y/y is scheduled for release on 2026-08-31T05:00:00.000Z. The forecast is 7.5%, following a previous value of 18.6%. The event carries a Low impact rating.

Capital Spending due August 31

Capital Spending q/y is scheduled for 2026-08-31T23:50:00.000Z. The forecast is -0.2%, versus a previous value of 0.0%. This indicator is rated Low impact.

Manufacturing PMI and Consumer Confidence due September 1

The Final Manufacturing PMI is scheduled for release at 2026-09-01T00:30:00.000Z. The forecast is 55.1, matching the previous reading of 55.1. This release is classified as Low impact.

Consumer Confidence is scheduled for 2026-09-01T05:00:00.000Z. The forecast is 35.3, up from a previous value of 34.9. The indicator carries a Low impact rating.

Monetary Base due September 1

Monetary Base y/y is scheduled for 2026-09-01T23:50:00.000Z. The forecast is -13.5%, compared with a previous value of -13.8%. This release is rated Low impact.