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EconomyJapan manufacturers’ mood hits near five-year high as service sentiment slumps

Business confidence among Japan’s large manufacturers climbed in October to its strongest level in almost five years, supported by solid chip demand, while sentiment in the non-manufacturing sector worsened sharply as costs rose, a Reuters monthly poll showed.

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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-10-07 00:10Original

Japan manufacturers’ mood hits near five-year high as service sentiment slumps
Japan manufacturers’ mood hits near five-year high as service sentiment slumpsEconomy