Heads up! US data coming down the pipe…

Durable goods are expected to rise 2.7%. Core goods (ex-aircraft and defense) are expected to fall 2.5%.

Jobless claims are expected to drop to 400,000 from 410,000 last week.

USD/JPY is triggering stops below the 81.75 level, now down to 81.69. Bids are rumored from Japanese accounts at 81.50.