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2026.06.3023:50:00UTC+00Japan’s Small Manufacturers Gain Momentum as Tankan Index Rises in Q2 2026

Japan’s small manufacturing sector showed further signs of resilience in the second quarter of 2026, as the Tankan Small Manufacturing Index edged up to 9 from 7 in the first quarter. The latest reading, updated on 30 June 2026, underscores a gradual improvement in sentiment among smaller industrial firms.

The move from 7 to 9 suggests that more small manufacturers are reporting favorable business conditions compared with the start of the year. While the index level remains modest, the continued uptick points to a cautiously improving environment for Japan’s smaller exporters and component makers, which are often sensitive to shifts in global demand and domestic cost pressures.

Market participants will be watching subsequent Tankan releases to gauge whether this positive trend can be sustained through the second half of 2026, particularly given the broader uncertainties facing the global economy and supply chains.

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