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Until recently, economists generally saw the Bank of Japan hiking rates about every six months, but now markets are pricing in a solid chance that another increase could come by October.
BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 2, 2026
Sinking yen and robust economy support BOJ case for earlier rate hike
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has indicated her preference for monetary easing, helping push the yen to its weakest level against the dollar since 1986.
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo. Confidence among large manufacturers rose to the highest level since 2018, supporting the BOJ¡¯s stance to keep raising interest rates.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 1, 2026
´³²¹±è²¹²Ô¡¯²õ manufacturer mood improves to highest level since 2018
Inflation expectations climbed, supporting the Bank of ´³²¹±è²¹²Ô¡¯²õ stance to keep raising interest rates.
The Bank of Japan's <i>tankan</i> survey showed that confidence among large manufacturers in Japan has risen to the highest level in four years, while the gauge for nonmanufacturers has remained near the strongest level since the early 1990s.
BUSINESS / Economy
Dec 15, 2025
´³²¹±è²¹²Ô¡¯²õ factory sentiment improves, firming up BOJ hike case
The business sentiment index advanced to 15 this month from 14 in September, the BOJ¡¯s quarterly tankan business survey has shown.
The Bank of Japan is likely to raise rates by the end of this year or early next year.
BUSINESS / Markets
Oct 1, 2025
´³²¹±è²¹²Ô¡¯²õ tankan survey suggests rate increase sooner rather than later
Corporate sentiment improved as tariff uncertainty lessened following an agreement with the U.S.
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo. The <i>tankan</i> survey is one of key economic indicators the central bank assesses when determining monetary policy.
BUSINESS / Economy
Sep 23, 2025
BOJ tankan expected to show slight rise in manufacturers¡¯ sentiment
The lowering of United States¡¯ tariffs on Japanese cars and auto parts earlier this month is likely to have eased makers¡¯ perception of current business conditions.
The Bank of Japan's latest <i>tankan</i> survey beat consensus forecasts as the economy held up better than expected.
BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 1, 2025
Large Japanese companies surprisingly optimistic as U.S. tariffs bite?
In the tankan survey, automakers and smaller companies were relatively pessimistic.
Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda told parliament on Wednesday that new U.S. tariffs could have a large impact on trade activities among nations, depending on their size and the area they cover.
BUSINESS / Economy
Apr 2, 2025
U.S. tariffs could have big impact on global trade, BOJ chief says
Gov. Kazuo Ueda also underlined the potential of such tariffs affecting households and business sentiment, which would go on to influence overall spending.
The Bank of Japan's tankan survey indicates that large business are still positive on their prospects.
BUSINESS / Economy
Apr 1, 2025
Japanese businesses maintain optimism ahead of looming tariff storm
In the BOJ¡¯s latest tankan survey, the headline index for big manufacturers was 12, which indicates confidence in the business outlook.
Factory output in February marked the fastest gain since March last year thanks to strong demand before the U.S. implements new tariffs on autos and auto parts.
BUSINESS / Economy
Mar 31, 2025
Japan production rises most in 11 months ahead of new U.S. tariffs
Factory output increased in February by 2.5% from January, the first advance in four months and marking the fastest gain since March last year.
Business sentiment among large manufacturers in Japan improved for the first time in two quarters, the Bank of Japan's tankan survey for December showed Friday.
BUSINESS / Economy
Dec 13, 2024
Japan business mood improves slightly, but global risks cloud outlook
The Bank of Japan tankan survey results come ahead of a two-day policy meeting next week, when its board will debate whether to lift rates from the current 0.25%.
The Bank of Japan's tankan quarterly survey for December is expected to show slightly weaker business sentiment among both major manufacturers and nonmanufacturers.
BUSINESS / Economy
Dec 11, 2024
BOJ quarterly survey likely to show weaker business sentiment in Japan
A slowdown in foreign economies, especially those of China and Europe, and the growing trend to spend less amid inflation, are seen weighing on sentiment.
Big nonmanufacturers' mood has improved, the Bank of Japan's <i>tankan</i> survey shows, underscoring the strength of domestic demand.
BUSINESS / Economy
Oct 1, 2024
Big manufacturer sentiment steady in third quarter, tankan survey shows
While the survey found optimism among manufacturers, nonmanufacturers expect conditions to worsen in the months ahead.
Business sentiment among large manufacturers in Japan in the April-June quarter improved for the first time in two quarters, but the mood among big service-sector firms worsened for the first time in four years, according to a Bank of Japan survey.
BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 1, 2024
´³²¹±è²¹²Ô¡¯²õ shaky business mood and GDP downgrade cloud BOJ hike timing
A mixed economic outlook complicates the BOJ¡¯s decision on how soon to raise interest rates, analysts say.
The Bank of Japan's tankan survey showed that large nonmanufacturers saw improvement in their sentiment with the index reaching the highest level since 1991, helped by a surge in inbound tourists.
BUSINESS / Economy
Apr 1, 2024
Japan service firms¡¯ optimism tempered by softer factory sector
The deterioration in manufacturing sentiment partly reflects the impact from scandals among some vehicle producers.
The reading of the key index measuring confidence among major Japanese manufacturers, such as those in the auto and electronics sectors, rose for the third straight quarter, according to the Bank of Japan's tankan survey.
BUSINESS / Economy
Dec 13, 2023
Firms more confident ahead of BOJ policy meeting, tankan shows
Evidence of robust corporate sentiment boosts the odds of large wage hikes, paving the way for the normalization of monetary policy.
A rebound in auto output and falling raw material costs helped lift Japan's business sentiment in the third quarter.
BUSINESS / Economy
Oct 2, 2023
´³²¹±è²¹²Ô¡¯²õ business mood improves as economic revival continues
The tankan survey suggests conditions for the BOJ to phase out its massive stimulus could fall into place, even as policymakers remain cautious.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 3, 2023
Improving Japan business mood signals steady economic recovery
Companies expect to increase capital expenditure and project inflation to stay above the Bank of ´³²¹±è²¹²Ô¡¯²õ 2% target five years ahead, the quarterly tankan showed.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 3, 2023
´³²¹±è²¹²Ô¡¯²õ manufacturer sentiment worsens in support of BOJ policy
The deterioration in manufacturers¡¯ confidence reflects concerns over a possible global slowdown amid interest rate rises, suggesting a need for the central bank to keep up QE.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Dec 14, 2022
´³²¹±è²¹²Ô¡¯²õ biggest companies diverge on economic outlook
An index of confidence among the country¡¯s biggest manufacturers edged down, while the reading for large service sector and construction firms rose.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 3, 2022
´³²¹±è²¹²Ô¡¯²õ business mood worsens as cost hikes bite, BOJ survey says
Adding to the gloom, fears of a global economic slowdown cloud the outlook for the export-reliant economy, which is still just emerging from the coronavirus pandemic.
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