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31.03.202623:50:00UTC+00Japan’s Tankan Small Manufacturing Index Edges Higher in Q1 2026

Japan’s small manufacturers reported a modest improvement in business conditions at the start of 2026, according to the latest Tankan Small Manufacturing Index data released on 31 March 2026. The index rose to 7 in the first quarter of 2026, up from 6 in the fourth quarter of 2025.

The uptick suggests a slight strengthening in sentiment among smaller industrial firms, a segment often seen as a sensitive barometer of underlying economic momentum. While the increase is incremental, the move higher indicates that small manufacturers in Japan are experiencing gradually improving conditions as the new year unfolds. Investors and policymakers will be watching upcoming quarters to see whether this positive trend can be sustained or broadened across other segments of the economy.

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