Japan Machinery Orders Surge, Defying Forecasts âšī¸
Japan's core machinery orders surged 13% in March 2025, reaching ÂĨ1.01 trillion and marking the highest level in nearly two decades, with strong growth across manufacturing and non-manufacturing sectors.
Robust machinery order growth signals strong industrial investment and economic momentum in Japan, indicating potential expansion in manufacturing and capital expenditure, which could positively influence market sentiment and economic outlook.