14:07 - 1.10.2026

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October 1, Fineko/abc.az. The index of business sentiment of large industrial companies in Japan in the 3rd quarter of 2026 rose to 24 points, the highest since 2018 and the sixth consecutive increase, although slightly below the forecast (25).

High global demand provides support, including against the background of investments in AI, but rising costs and expensive energy remain under pressure. Improvements were noted in most industries (especially petroleum products, metals, and equipment), while sentiment worsened in the woodworking, food, and automotive industries. Companies expect further investment growth of 11.3%.