Japan data, Core Machinery Orders for May 2025 +4.4% y/yexpected +3.4%, prior +6.6%-0.6% m/mexpected -1.4%, prior -9.1%These data are a leading indicator of capital spending in the coming six to nine months. It's a volatile data set. This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.