Japanese manufacturer confidence hits three month high as machinery orders rise
Confidence among Japanese manufacturers rose this month for the first time since November. However, service sector sentiment fell amid weak domestic demand.
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Business confidence among major industrial firms in Japan 
JP saw a notable improvement in February, marking the first monthly increase in three months. According to the latest Reuters Tankan poll , the sentiment index for Japanese manufacturers rose to +13 this month, up from a reading of +7 in January. This result represents the highest level of confidence for the sector since November, signaling a shift in the business outlook as companies navigate a complex global economic landscape.
JP saw a notable improvement in February, marking the first monthly increase in three months. According to the latest Reuters Tankan poll , the sentiment index for Japanese manufacturers rose to +13 this month, up from a reading of +7 in January. This result represents the highest level of confidence for the sector since November, signaling a shift in the business outlook as companies navigate a complex global economic landscape.
