Prelim Machine Tool Orders y/y

Source
MeasuresChange in the total value of new orders placed with machine tool manufacturers;
Usual Effect'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency;
FrequencyReleased monthly, about 10 days after the month ends;
Next Release
FF NotesThere are 2 versions of this report released about a week apart - Preliminary and Final. The Preliminary release is the earliest and thus tends to have the most impact. The Final is not reported for lack of significance;
Acro ExpandJapan Machine Tool Builders Association (JMTBA);