At 02:30 (GMT+2), March data on the manufacturing business activity index will be published in Japan. The indicator reflects the state of business activity in the national manufacturing industry based on a survey of purchasing and supply managers of leading national enterprises in all industries. Also, the attitude of purchasing and supply managers to the current economic situation and the prospects for its further development are assessed. The value is likely to rise from 47.2 points to 48.2 points, supporting the yen.
