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Singapore Trade Data Due On Monday

Singapore will on Monday release May figures for imports, exports and trade balance, highlighting a modest day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. In April, imports were worth SGD39.65 billion and exports were at SGD43.83 billion for a trade surplus of SGD4.21 billion.

Japan will release April numbers for tertiary industry and May data for Tokyo condominium sales. In March, the tertiary industry index fell a revised 0.9 percent on month, while condo sales dropped an annual 2.8 percent in April.

Australia will release May figures for new motor vehicle sales; In April, sales were down 1.6 percent on month and up 3.3 percent on year.

New Zealand will see Q2 results for the Westpac consumer confidence index, as well as May numbers for the performance of services index. In 1, the consumer confidence index saw a score of 110.8, while the services index came in at 56.1.

by RTTNews Staff Writer

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