China April exports, imports decline more than expected China's exports and imports fell more than expected in April, underlining weak demand at home and abroad and cooling hopes of a recovery in the world's second-largest economy.

Australian PM calls July 2 poll amid economic slowdown, instability Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull fired the starting gun on Sunday on one of the longest election campaigns in Australia's history, against the backdrop of a flagging economy and heated debate over sensitive political issues like asylum seekers.

The dollar got off to a calm start following a choppy end to last week, while disappointing trade figures out of China barely dented an already defensive Australian dollar.

EUR / USD: during the Asian session, the pair was trading in the $ 1.1380-15

GBP / USD: during the Asian session, the pair was trading in the $ 1.4405-40

USD / JPY: during the Asian session, the pair was trading in range Y107.20-60

Based on Reuters materials