Group 1 - Japan's manufacturing confidence has slightly improved in July, with the manufacturing sentiment index rising from +6 in June to +7 in July, driven by a recovery in the semiconductor industry [1] - The service sector sentiment index has remained unchanged at +30 for the third consecutive month, indicating stability in service industry confidence [1] - The electronic machinery sector index improved from -16 in June to -4 in July, while the chemical sector index rose from +12 to +18, attributed to better chip demand [1] Group 2 - The transportation machinery sector index, which includes Japan's key automotive industry, decreased from +20 in June to +9 in July, with concerns over the impact of a 25% U.S. tariff on exports and costs [1] - Overall service sector confidence showed mixed results, with wholesalers experiencing improved confidence, while sectors such as real estate, retail, IT, and transportation saw declines compared to June [1]
尽管美国关税担忧未减 日本7月制造业信心回升
news flash·2025-07-15 23:13