Add this to the data calendar due from the Asia time zone today: Reuters Tankan

The monthly report from Reuters tracks/leads the quarterly Bank of Japan Tankan

• Reuters July Tankan survey results are coming up on Thursday 19 July 2018 at 2300 GMT

Reuters survey 500+ companies (large- and mid-sized) each month

The previous survey was a mixed result, not bad, but indicative of a little softness

• more here: Japan data - Reuters Tankan for June: Manufacturing +26 vs. +22 prior

The most recent BOJ survey also contained some mild disappointment:

• BOJ Q2 Tankan: Large Manufacturing Index 21 (vs. expected 22)