FX.co ★ Japan Q3 Business Confidence Hit Highest Since 2018

The Bank of Japan’s sentiment index for large manufacturers climbed to 24 in Q3 2026, up from 22 in Q2, marking its highest level since Q1 2018, though it remained below the market forecast of 25. At the same time, major companies project an 11.3% increase in capital expenditure, slightly lower than the 11.5% rise recorded in Q2.