Yen ticks up against most majors following Japanese CGPI, machinery orders reports

Jan Core Machinery Orders -3.2% on Month in Jan

*Yen shows slight weakness against majors amid economic data; now at 98.81 versus buck

*Australia March Consumer Sentiment Down 0.2% On Month - Westpac

*Pound edges slightly higher against most majors ahead of NIESR GDP estimate; now worth 1.3793 against buck