Asian stocks rise but gains tempered after Japanese machinery orders miss forecastsOctober 8th, 2009 Asian stocks rise but Japanese data tempers gainsBEIJING — Most Asian stocks markets rose Friday but gains were tempered after Japanese machinery orders were weaker than expected, fueling concern about company spending despite improving global demand. Tokyo, Shanghai, Hong Kong and Seoul rose after improved U.S.
Japan core consumer price index falls by record 2.4 percent in AugustSeptember 30th, 2009 Japan prices tumble by record in AugustTOKYO — The government says prices in Japan tumbled at a record pace in August amid growing worries about jobs and wages. The country's core consumer price index fell 2.4 percent from a year earlier.
Orders for durable goods fall unexpectedly in August as demand for aircraft dropsSeptember 25th, 2009 Orders for durable goods drop unexpectedly in Aug.WASHINGTON — Orders for goods expected to last at least three years fell unexpectedly in August due mainly to a drop in demand for commercial aircraft. The worst reading since January for durable goods is evidence that any recovery in manufacturing will be slow and gradual.
Consumer prices rise slightly in August as weak economy keeps inflation in checkSeptember 16th, 2009 Consumer prices rise in Aug. on higher gas pricesWASHINGTON — Consumer prices rose slightly in August due to higher gas prices, another sign the weak economy is keeping inflation in check.
Japanese machinery orders slide 9.3 percent in July, reversing previous month's jumpSeptember 10th, 2009 Japanese machinery orders slid 9.3 percentTOKYO — Japanese machinery orders, a closely watched indicator of corporate capital spending, fell back in July after rising the previous month, the government said Thursday, suggesting the outlook for the world's No. 2 economy remains murky.
Japan's 2Q growth weaker than first estimated but shows recovery after yearlong contractionSeptember 10th, 2009 Japan's 2Q growth weaker than first estimatedTOKYO — Japan's growth in the second quarter was weaker than initially thought, but government figures still show that the world's second largest economy has managed to climb out of a recession. The Cabinet Office said Friday that gross domestic product, or the value of the country's goods and services, grew at an annual pace of 2.3 percent in the April-June period, following a yearlong contraction.
New orders for US factory goods rise less than expected in July due to lower oil pricesSeptember 2nd, 2009 Factory orders rise less than expected in JulyWASHINGTON — Orders to U.S. factories rose less than expected in July as reduced demand for petroleum products offset a jump in orders for aircraft and other transportation goods.
Japan's central bank expected to keep interest rates unchanged amid signs of recoveryAugust 11th, 2009 Japan central bank likely to hold interest ratesTOKYO — Japan's Cabinet Office kept its cautious view on the economy unchanged Tuesday, noting signs the downturn was bottoming out while warning about growing joblessness. The Bank of Japan is also expected to keep a similar stance when it ends its two-day policy board meeting later in the day, and keep its near-zero interest rates unchanged.
Japan's core machinery orders jump 9.7 percent in June from month earlierAugust 10th, 2009 Japan core machinery orders up 9.7 percent in JuneTOKYO —Japan's core machinery orders, a closely watched indicator of corporate capital spending, jumped in June for the first time in four months, the government said Monday. Core private sector machinery orders in June surged 9.7 percent from a month earlier to 732.8 billion yen ($7.5 billion), according to the Cabinet Office report.
Asian markets slide on falling commodities, waning hopes for speedy economic recoveryJuly 8th, 2009 Asian markets slump on falling oil, metal pricesTOKYO — Asian markets tumbled Wednesday, along with commodity prices and hopes for a rapid recovery of the global economy. The pessimism permeated stock exchanges throughout the region, with several losing more than 2 percent in early afternoon trading.
Japan's core machinery orders drop 3 percent in May, exports fallJuly 8th, 2009 Japan core machinery orders, exports fall in MayTOKYO — Japan's core machinery orders, a closely watched indicator of corporate capital spending, unexpectedly fell for a third month in May as uncertain prospects for a global economic recovery kept companies guarded. Core private sector machinery orders, which exclude volatile orders from electric power companies and shipbuilders, declined 3 percent from April to 668.2 billion yen ($7.1 billion), the government said Wednesday.
Japan's machinery orders drop 5.4 percent in April to 22-year low amid recovery doubtsJune 10th, 2009 Japan machinery orders drop amid recovery doubtsTOKYO — Japan's core machinery orders, a closely watched indicator of corporate capital spending, tumbled to a 22-year low in April as uncertainty about an economic recovery kept companies cautious. Core private sector machinery orders, which exclude volatile orders from electric power companies and shipbuilders, fell 5.4 percent from March to 688.8 billion yen ($7.1 billion), the government said Wednesday.
Japan's machinery orders drop 5.4 percent in AprilJune 10th, 2009 Japan machinery orders down 5.4 percent in AprilTOKYO — Japan's core machinery orders, a closely watched indicator of corporate spending, dropped 5.4 percent in April, the government said Wednesday, dimming prospects for a quick recovery in the world's second-largest economy. The April result was far worse than the average forecast among market analysts of a 0.6 percent month-on-month rise in core machinery orders.
Factory orders up for second time in 3 months in April; hopeful sign for manufacturing sectorJune 3rd, 2009 Factory orders rise for second time in 3 monthsWASHINGTON — Orders to U.S. factories rose 0.7 percent in April, the second increase in three months and further evidence that manufacturers may be recovering.
Nikkei down four percent on Wall Street's fallJanuary 14th, 2009 TOKYO - Japan's benchmark Nikkei index lost four percent by the close of morning trading Thursday after Wall Street plummeted overnight and the Japanese government's machinery orders for November showed the largest decline on record. The Nikkei 225 Stock Average dropped 335.68 points to 8,102.77, and the broader Topix index of all First Section issues was also down 20.15 points, or 2.46 percent, to 799.24.
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