Sector: Machinery

Japan's core machinery orders fell in March as demand moderated, but companies expect orders to grow in the second quarter — a sign that reconstruction after year's earthquake may support growth.

Japan's core machinery orders unexpectedly rose in February in a sign that capital expenditure is likely to steadily increase as the country rebuilds its earthquake-battered northeast coast.

Depending on where you look, Asia's inflation is either benign or stubbornly hot.

Asia could face the threat of inflation in the second half of the year as economies begin to expand again, according to Frederic Neumann, Co-head of Asian Economic Research at HSBC Bank.

Copper prices have bottomed out and should be on their way up, according to the CEO of Minmetals Resources.

Despite the perception about a lack of work, there are jobs that employers can’t fill. Applicants may lack training, or the jobs may not pay enough. Whatever the reason, jobs in many major sectors going unfilled.

Japan's core machinery orders rose in January in a sign that rebuilding the country's earthquake-battered northeast coast could propel capital expenditure and support the overall economy.

Japan's core machinery orders fell more than expected in December in a sign that a strong yen and worries about slowing global growth may weigh on capital expenditure in coming months.

Delivery trucks wear out, computers break down, software becomes outdated — and finally businesses have to start investing in new equipment. Companies that want to remain competitive have to start spending again as an economy slowly recovers.

Japan's core machinery orders rose more than expected in November due partly to a rebound in orders from non-manufacturers, but economists doubt this momentum could be maintained as the euro zone debt crisis and a strong yen cloud the outlook.