Japan's Ministry of Finance released its capital spending data on late Monday evening. Capital spending in Japan jumped 11.2% in the third quarter, after a 5.6% gain in the second quarter.
Capital spending excluding software soared 11.2% in the third quarter, after a 6.6% rise in the second quarter.
Company profits in Japan climbed 9.0% in the third quarter, while company sales were up 0.1%.