There are some speakers due in Japan today, along with the regular Thursday International Transactions in Securities data.
- Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Kuroda is scheduled to speak at the BOJ’s quarterly branch managers’ meeting. I have the time at 0000GMT, though I think that might be flexible. The Q1 regional economic report is due for release at 0530GMT, followed by a news conference.
- I also have Japan PM Abe and economy minister Amari scheduled to speak at 0000GMT. Like those guys need a schedule, they wouldn’t shut up yesterday.
- The International Transactions in Securities data from Japan’s Ministry of Finance, for the week ended April 11, is due at 2350GMT, as always.
