Japan Machinery Orders (YoY) registered at 16.8% above expectations (3.9%) in December

Feb 19, 2026

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Japan Machinery Orders (YoY) registered at 16.8% above expectations (3.9%) in December

Gold rises above $4,950 as US-Iran tensions boost safe-haven demand

Japan Machinery Orders (MoM) registered at 19.1% above expectations (4.5%) in December