JAPAN DATA: Economy watchers’ index from the Cabinet Office:
— Japan May Watchers’ Current Index 36.0 Vs Apr 28.3
— Japan Watchers’ Current Index Posts 2nd M/M Rise in Row
— Japan May Watchers Forward-Looking Index 44.9 Vs Apr 38.4
— Japan Govt Ups View: Economy Stays in Severe State
— Japan Govt: But Economy Shows Some Upward Move
— Japan Tohoku Area Apr Watchers Current Index 35.7 Vs Apr 23.5
— Japan Tohoku-Area Apr Outlook Index 45.4 Vs Apr 36.7