G'day all - here are the early levels ICYMI

And, looking ahead - here is what is coming up on the known unknown data guff:

2230GMT - New Zealand - services PMI for April, prior 58.8

2350GMT - Japan - PPI for April

  • expected +2.0% y/y, prior +2.1%
  • expected +0.1% m/m, prior -0.1%
  • The PPI was previously known as the corporate goods price index (CGPI), it indicates prices firms charge each other other (and government) for goods and services

0110GMT - the Bank of Japan bring us QQE live and in action, buying JGBs

  • 1-3, 3-5, and 5-10 years (which I guess is 1-10 years, amirightoramiright?) to maturity

0130GMT - Australia - Credit card ourchases and balances for March

Much later, due at 0600GMT from Japan, Machine Toiol Orders for April (preliminary)