Switzerland: Producer and Import Prices (MoM) (Feb): 0.1%; 0.1% (YoY)

Doubts were finally put to rest over the identity of the incoming BoJ leadership overnight. The Upper House of Japan's Diet confirmed all three government nominees - even Kikuo Iwata. The Lower House earlier gave their stamp of approval on Thursday. Having now secured confirmation from both houses, Kuroda, Iwata, and Kakaso are free to take up their new policy board positions on schedule on March 20th.