US data stable but bond market loses faith it will stay like that; China FDI weak; Japanese inflation rises; Australia PMIs softer; Panama canal traffic restricted; UST 10yr at 4.74%; gold and oil prices up; NZ$1 = 59.8 USc; TWI-5 = 63.3

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