The Reuters Tankan index for Japanese manufacturers rose to +13 in February 2026 from +7 in January, marking the first improvement in three months, driven by firmer machinery orders and a weaker yen. Machinery producers recorded the sharpest gain, with their sub-index climbing to +15 from 0. One manager cited “a certain level of visibility for orders, sales, and profits,” while another noted that confidence was underpinned by the yen’s weak yet stable trajectory. A softer currency typically supports exporters’ earnings when overseas profits are repatriated. In contrast, sentiment in the transport machinery sector, which includes automakers and parts suppliers, deteriorated, with the index easing to +33 from +40. Respondents pointed to subdued domestic auto sales and tighter rare-earth export controls in China as key headwinds. Looking ahead, manufacturers expect overall sentiment to moderate to +10 over the next three months, suggesting caution despite the recent improvement. source: Tankan Sponsored by Thomson Reuters
Reuters Tankan Index in Japan increased to 13 points in February from 7 points in January of 2026. Reuters Tankan Index in Japan averaged 1.66 points from 1998 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 39.00 points in June of 2006 and a record low of -78.00 points in March of 2009. This page provides - Japan Reuters Tankan Index- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Japan Reuters Tankan Index - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on February of 2026.
Reuters Tankan Index in Japan increased to 13 points in February from 7 points in January of 2026. Reuters Tankan Index in Japan is expected to be 7.00 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Japan Reuters Tankan Index is projected to trend around 12.00 points in 2027, according to our econometric models.