Japan September 2025 Reuters Tankan Manufacturing Sentiment Index: Confidence Rebounds

On September 10, 2025, Reuters released the October Reuters Tankan Manufacturing Sentiment Index for Japan. The index came in at 13, unchanged from the previous value of 13.Data definition: The Reuters Tankan Index is a key indicator of business sentiment among large Japanese enterprises. With zero as the baseline, higher values signal increased optimism in both manufacturing and non-manufacturing sectors. Market impact: This index reflects corporate expectations for future economic conditions.The importance level of this data is rated at 2. The index is calculated by subtracting the percentage of respondents with a pessimistic outlook from those with an optimistic outlook. The survey is conducted approximately 20 days prior to publication and spans half a month. The index is released monthly, with the next publication scheduled for October 2025.

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