A little lighter on the data agenda for the session today.

2200 GMT New Zealand government 10 month financial statements.

2350 GMT Japan international securities flows for the week

Neither of those above are likely to move the forex much upon announcement.

0100 GMT New Zealand - ANZ commodity prices (ANZ track the price of NZ's exports)

  • for May
  • prior +2.5%
  • of minor impact only

0130 GMT Australia trade balance for April

  • expected surplus of AUD 5bn
  • prior surplus of AUD 4949m (a touch short of 5bn)
  • Exports are a bright spot for the Australian economy. April data will us a first glimpse of Q2 exports.

Later, at 0825 Bank of Japan Governor Kuroda is speaking.

A little lighter onthe data agenda for the session today.