• Monday January 30, 2012 – Japan Industrial Production
Japanese Industrial Production measures the physical output of the nation’s factories, mines and utilities. Investors want to keep their finger on the pulse of the economy because it usually dictates how various types of investments will perform. Industrial production provides key industry data for this export-dependent economy. The data are issued twice a month-a preliminary estimate at the end of the month for the preceding month and a revised estimate about two weeks later. All products, whether sold domestically or abroad, are included in the calculation of industrial production. Industrial production is highly sensitive to the business cycle and can often predict future changes in employment, earnings and income. Japan’s economic data points have recently been softer than expected. This number will be very significant for Japanese equities.
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