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Survey by Japan's central bank shows business sentiments are up for sixth straight month

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Kageyama, Y. (2026, October 1). Survey by Japan's central bank shows business sentiments are up for sixth straight month. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/asia/survey-by-japan-s-central-bank-shows-business-sentiments-are-up-for-sixth-straight-month/article_f9042228-e4df-5cce-bedb-9656a318377f.html

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Japan's central bank released its quarterly "tankan" survey showing that business sentiments among large manufacturers improved for the sixth consecutive month. Specifically, the index increased to 24 from 22, indicating a continued positive trend in economic sentiment within the manufacturing sector.

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On Thursday, the Bank of Japan released its quarterly "tankan" survey showing that business sentiment among large manufacturers improved to a score of 24 from 22. This marks the sixth consecutive quarter of positive sentiment, indicating sustained optimism in Japan's manufacturing sector despite ongoing economic challenges globally. The rising index suggests that Japanese businesses remain confident about future prospects and economic stability within the country.

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TOKYO (AP) — The Bank of Japan gave a positive read on the economy in its quarterly “tankan” survey Thursday, reporting large manufacturers’ sentiment rose to 24 from 22. asserted

sentiment → give → 22

TOKYO (AP) — The Bank of Japan gave a positive read on the economy in its quarterly “tankan” survey Thursday, reporting large manufacturers’ sentiment rose to 24 from 22. asserted

sentiment → give → 22

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