Japanese Machine Orders in June rose by 9.7%, beating expectations of a 2.6% increase in the figure. The latest release is the highest of such since April of 2008. Last month saw orders for such industrial needs contract by 3.0%. Most of the increase in demand came from abroad, growing 43.8% on the month. The domestic public sector weighed in only slightly.
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