Japan will on Monday release Q1 numbers for gross domestic product, highlighting a modest day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. In the previous three months, GDP was up 0.5 percent on quarter and 2.1 percent on year.
Japan also will see April figures for current account and May data for bank lending and the eco watchers index. In March, the current account surplus was 390.06 trillion yen, while bank lending was up 5.4 percent on year in April. The eco watchers survey for current conditions saw a score of 40.8.
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June 05, 2026 16:18 ET A busy week for economic news flow saw a slew of reports being released that reflected the trends in the U.S. labor market. In Europe, economic growth and inflation data gained attention as the European Central Bank and Bank of England head for policy session later in the month. In Asia, the monetary policy session of the Indian central bank was in focus as the country, a major oil importer, reels under the pressures of a weaker rupee and rising inflation.