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flag Japanese business sentiment drops to negative, driven by US tariff fears, impacting manufacturing.

flag Japan's business sentiment for large enterprises fell to -1.9 in the April-June quarter, the first negative figure in five quarters, due to concerns over US tariff policies. flag The manufacturing sector, especially steel and auto industries, saw significant declines, with non-manufacturing industries also turning negative. flag Despite this, companies expect a recovery in the coming quarters, partly due to anticipated growth in semiconductor orders, though the auto sector remains flat. flag The government will monitor risks from US trade policies and inflation.

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