ICYMI - Japanese markets are closed again today (Monday 6 May 2019)

The big news to gap currency markets over the weekend is this from Trump:

• Pres. Trump: China tariffs will go up to 25% on $200B of goods on Friday
• ICYMI - US President Trump threatens higher tariffs on Chinese goods

And, more:

• Trump was told by aides that significant hurdles remain to reaching trade deal with China

And, it is not over:

• Monday morning early spit ball - how will China react to Trump's tariff hike tweets?

Meanwhile, the 10-day holiday continues in Japan, the final day off is today, Japanese markets are closed on Monday. Looking ahead today, UK markets are closed.

China was closed Wednesday, Thursday and Friday last week, they are back in today.

New Zealand, Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong are all open on Monday and ready to rock!