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title: "Economic and event calendar in Asia, Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Japan GDP, RBA minutes."
type: "News"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/286815570.md"
description: "On May 19, 2026, the economic calendar in Asia includes New Zealand data and Japan's 'flash' GDP reading for Q1, which was affected by geopolitical events. Additionally, the RBA will release minutes, and Assistant Governor Hunter will speak at 9:25 AM local time."
datetime: "2026-05-18T20:27:06.000Z"
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# Economic and event calendar in Asia, Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Japan GDP, RBA minutes.

Data from New Zealand kicks off the calendar.

Japan 'flash' GDP reading for the January - March quarter follows. March was impacted by Trump's ill-fated war on Iran.

Minutes due from the RBA, Assistant Governor (Economic) Hunter speaks at 9.25am local time (0025 GMT/2025 US Eastern time)

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