Japan's core machinery orders fell 1.9% year on year in May, and the survey expected an increase of 12.9%. Japan's core machinery orders fell 12.4% month-on-month in May, and the survey expected a 4.2% decline.

Japan's core machinery orders fell 1.9% year on year in May, and the survey expected an increase of 12.9%. Japan's core machinery orders fell 12.4% month-on-month in May, and the survey expected a 4.2% decline.