Japan's Ministry of Finance released its capital spending data on late Monday evening. Capital spending in Japan jumped 8.5% in the fourth quarter, after a 11.2% gain in the third quarter.
Capital spending excluding software soared 8.9% in the fourth quarter, after a 11.2% rise in the third quarter.
Company profits in Japan declined 1.7% in the fourth quarter, while company sales were down 2.7%.