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15 Jul 20261 Safar 1448 AH
Japanese Companies' Optimism Stabilizes Amid Semiconductor Demand

Japanese Companies' Optimism Stabilizes Amid Semiconductor Demand

Japanese industrial companies reported stable optimism in July, driven by strong global demand for semiconductors and AI components. However, confidence in the services sector declined due to credit and operational pressures stemming from the Middle East conflict and rising interest rates. The main manufacturers' confidence index in the monthly 'Tankan' survey remained at plus -13 in July, unchanged from June, indicating stability in investment optimism.

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