Economy

BOJ Tankan: Japan business sentiment takes 1st fall in 7 quarters

Strong U.S. economy makes up for Ukraine crisis and commodities spike

MITSURU OBE, Nikkei Asia chief business news correspondent
April 1, 2022 08:54 JST
Updated on April 1, 2022 11:31 JST

TOKYO -- Business sentiment among Japan's large manufacturers has receded for the first time in seven quarters, according to the Bank of Japan's latest Tankan survey, released on Friday, as the economy feels the impact of the Ukraine crisis and commodity inflation.

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