Japanese markets will be set for a brief hiatus from next week onwards

Japan holiday

Japan will be away for a 10-day break in total after the end of this week. Now, that's what you call a long weekend. As such, be prepared for potential hedging flows throughout this week and a lack of liquidity during Asian to early European trading during the break period (remember the flash crash at the start of the year?).

As an aside, Australia and New Zealand will also be on break this Thursday in observance of Anzac Day so just be wary of lighter flows on that day during Asian trading this week.