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Japan's business mood worsens as US tariff uncertainty takes toll
Japan's business mood worsens as US tariff uncertainty takes toll

CNA

time12-06-2025

  • Business
  • CNA

Japan's business mood worsens as US tariff uncertainty takes toll

TOKYO :Japan's business sentiment worsened in April-June for the first time in five quarters, a government survey showed on Thursday, a sign uncertainty over U.S. tariff policy was taking a toll on the country's export-heavy economy. An index measuring big firms' business confidence fell to -1.9 in the current quarter, following +2.0 in January-March, Ministry of Finance data showed. The index indicates the ratio of companies that saw business conditions improve from the previous quarter, versus those who saw conditions worsen. A negative reading shows more firms saw conditions worsening.

South Korean Think Tank Halves 2025 Growth Forecast
South Korean Think Tank Halves 2025 Growth Forecast

Wall Street Journal

time14-05-2025

  • Business
  • Wall Street Journal

South Korean Think Tank Halves 2025 Growth Forecast

South Korea's state-run think tank halved its growth forecast for the country this year, citing higher U.S. tariffs as a major downside risk to the export-led economy. Global trade conditions have deteriorated after the Trump administration raised duties on imports sharply in April, the Korea Development Institute said Wednesday. The recovery in South Korea's domestic demand has also remained weak, it said.

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