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14.07.202623:50:00UTC+00Japan’s Core Machinery Orders Slide 12.4% in May, Reversing April’s Strong Gain

Japan’s core machinery orders dropped 12.4% month-on-month in May 2026, sharply reversing from an 8.7% increase in April, according to data updated on 14 July 2026. The figures, measured on a month-over-month basis, underscore a sudden pullback in corporate investment appetite after a strong start to the second quarter.

The April reading had pointed to solid momentum in capital spending, but May’s decline suggests growing caution among businesses amid an uncertain global outlook. As core machinery orders are viewed as a leading indicator of private-sector capital expenditure, the sharp month-on-month swing from +8.7% to -12.4% will be closely watched by investors gauging the strength and durability of Japan’s investment cycle.

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