FX.co ★ Japan Machine Tool Orders Rebound in July

In July 2025, Japan experienced a 3.6% year-on-year increase in machine tool orders, reaching JPY 128,357. This marks a recovery from the 0.5% decline observed in the previous month. The primary catalyst for this growth was a 5.3% rise in foreign orders compared to the previous year, amounting to JPY 92,908. Conversely, domestic demand saw a slight dip, decreasing by 0.7% to JPY 35,449. On a month-to-month comparison, orders fell by 3.6% in July, following a 3.4% increase in the prior period.