Japan Eco Watchers Survey: Current up to 53.6 in April from previous 52.2

FXStreet.com (Barcelona)

May 13, 2015

Key events ahead in the UK, BoE inflation report and jobs data – RBS

Brian Daingerfield, FX Trading Strategist at RBS, previews the BoE’s inflation report and employment data to be released later in the day, expecting any moderation in jobs gains to weigh on GBP.

Nikkei remains elevated, awaits China data

The Japanese equities index extended gains for the third straight session and remains elevated despite the lacklustre cues overnight from Wall Street amid concerns about the debt situation in Greece as well as the recent selloff in the global bond market. While markets await a slew of Chinese macro data due out shortly for fresh incentives.