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Italy May preliminary CPI (HICP) +1.9% vs +1.9% y/y expected

Switzerland May KOF leading indicator index 98.5 vs 98.4 expected

Spain May Flash CPI (HICP) Y/Y +1.9% vs +2.0% expected

Germany April retail sales -1.1% vs 0.2% m/m expected

US plans to ramp up weapons sales to Taiwan – exceeding Trump’s first term

US plan for Gaza ceasefire to be guaranteed by Trump

China expected to announce ‘major financial polices’ on June 18 and 19, 2025

ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Bessent says US-China talks stalled

Japan economy minister Akazawa: Will take appropriate actions re tariffs

Trump will be speaking on Friday, on Musk at 1.30pm, then on US Steel after markets close

AUD a little lower – poor retail sales cited (there’s a but, though)

Australian April building permits -5.7% m/m (expected +3.1%)