Sure, it's quiet today but plenty to come in the day ahead

1) Japan jobs and consumers

Japan releases April jobs numbers and retail sales at 02330 GMT. Economic data in Japan still doesn't move the market much but if the improvements from early this year can continue, a big conversation about the BOJ will have to take place. Keep a close eye on retail sales.

2) French GDP

The second look at Q1 French GDP is due at 0645 GMT. No change from the +0.3% q/q and +0.8%. An uptick would add to the optimism that we heard from Draghi earlier today.

3) German inflation

The German regional CPI numbers will begin to trickle out at 0700 GMT, starting with Saxony. After they're all in, the national numbers will be released. However, in terms of trading, the market has it all figured out before the national number at 1200 GMT, so watch the regional figures for the trend.

4) US PCE

This one is huge. The Fed hasn't made up its mind about a June 14 hike and inflation is a big reason why. If PCE head and core numbers miss, there will be a major rethink about what's coming in two weeks. The y/y deflator is expected at 1.7% with core forecast at 1.5%. The data is due at 8:30 am ET (1230 GMT)

5) Consumer confidence

Sentiment surveys have been great since the US election but it hasn't been the best month for faith in the new administration. Could that make consumers think again? Probably not but we'll find out when the numbers are released at 10 am ET (1400 GMT).

6) Fed's Brainard Part 3

We heard from Brainard twice late last week but she never really dove into the monetary policy debate. At both appearances, however, she alluded to worries about soft inflation. Maybe she was just waiting to get the latest PCE data before sending a signal. We'll find out at 1 pm ET (1700 GMT).

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