Major industrial producers expect recurring profits to increase 13.6% for fiscal year 2026/27. However, the production capacity index for big manufacturers fell to -2 in September from 0 in June. Planned capital expenditure for all large industries came in at 11.3%, down from the previous 11.5% and below the market estimate of 12.2%.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Japan Large Manufacturer Sentiment Hits 24 in BoJ Tankan Survey
Global Markets20 days ago
Business optimism among the country's top industrial firms climbed from a June reading of 22 but fell short of the 25 expected by analysts, according to the latest data from the Bank of Japan. Large non-manufacturers saw their sentiment index drop to 35 from a previous 37, also missing a forecast of 36. Small manufacturers showed more strength, with their sentiment index rising to 14 from 9, beating an estimate of 11, while the outlook for large manufacturers rose to 21 from 17.
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