Japan Machine Orders Fall by Record in Spending Caution Sign

Japan’s machinery orders fell the most on record in May, suggesting that companies remain cautious about deploying record cash reserves into investment.

Japan Machinery Orders Unexpectedly Slide on Strong Yen, Global Slowdown

Japan’s machinery orders unexpectedly fell for a second straight month in October, signaling that a slowing global economy and the strong yen are prompting companies to postpone investment.