The Japanese yen eased toward 156 per dollar, remaining under pressure as investors look ahead to Japan’s first-quarter gross domestic product report this week. China (SHCOMP) -0.39%. China's consumer prices rise for third month;

A major factor in 2024 has been the rise of capacity and competition in the international market as airlines restore more routes. This trend would have been even greater, if not for delivery delays and engine maintenance backlogs that are limiting growth for some airlines.

Asian shares were mixed on Thursday but solid Chinese trade data helped China stocks outperform, while the yen stabilised after three days of decline as Japanese authorities hinted at the potential for currency intervention.

Summary of the Bank of Japan's April policy meeting flagged upside risks to inflation and discussed scenarios that would warrant further interest rate hikes. On the data front, Japanese wage growth slowed in March,

Economists polled by Reuters are expecting a 1.5% rise in exports in China, a reversal from the 7.5% fall seen in the past month.