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flag Japanese manufacturing confidence dropped to a six-month low in January due to weak global demand, especially from China and the U.S.

flag Japanese manufacturers' confidence fell to a six-month low of +7 in January, down from +10, due to weak global demand, especially from China and the U.S., with steel, chemicals, and oil sectors hit hardest. flag Reduced Chinese orders, sluggish consumer spending, and U.S. tariffs contributed to the decline. flag Non-manufacturers dipped slightly to +32, hurt by lower Chinese tourism and retail challenges, though some service sectors improved. flag Manufacturers expect a rebound to +10 by April, while non-manufacturers anticipate further weakening to +26. flag The survey covered nearly 240 anonymous companies.

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