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Data released by Japan's Cabinet Office. An indicator for capex to come down the pipeline, in around 6 to 9 months

7.6 % m/m

  • expected 9.7% m/m, prior -18.3%

4.5% y/y

  • expected 5.0% , prior -7.0%

Misses for both.

Japan govmt says:

  • signs recovery in machinery orders is stalling

This was out a while ago (2350GMT) but swamped by the Trump/Huawei news