Latest data released by the Japanese Machine Tool Builders' Association - 23 April 2019

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Slight delay in the release by the source. The preliminary release can be found here. The reading measures the change in total value of new orders placed with Japanese machine tool manufacturers.

No change to the initial estimate, hence there isn't much to gather from the release here. USD/JPY holds steady on the day as it recovers from earlier losses, now at 111.93.