Japan Machinery Orders (MoM) above expectations (-9.6%) in January: Actual (-5.5%)

Mar 19, 2026

Japan Machinery Orders (YoY) registered at 13.7% above expectations (10.5%) in January

EUR/USD weakens to near 1.1450 amid Fed rate hold, ECB rate decision looms

The EUR/USD pair slumps to around 1.1465 during the early Asian session on Thursday. The US Dollar (USD) strengthens against the Euro (EUR) on a hawkish stance from the US Federal Reserve (Fed). Attention will shift to the European Central Bank's (ECB) interest rate decision later on Thursday.