Jacob Smith

1 Apr 2026

Japan business sentiment rises Business optimism among large manufact… – Jacob Smith

Japan business sentiment rises Business optimism among large manufacturers in Japan has shown a slight improvement, with the index rising to 17 in Q1 2026 from 15 in the previous quarter. Non-manufacturers remained strong at 36, reflecting resilience in services. However, analysts warn that the data may not fully reflect the economic shockwaves from the ongoing Iran conflict, as the survey period ended before tensions escalated further. #Japan #Economy #Business #GlobalMarkets #Manufacturing #Ec