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sf2k
kinda invalidates the headline then, right?
dcog9065
I think the positive corporate sentiment is for this latest quarter, while the negative outlook is for the future. I guess it could mean something like manufacturers are pleasantly surprised by the current business environment, however have doubts about the future, maybe because of the rise of protectionism around the world
Steven M. Jankowski
Sure, let's toss out the two-thirds of our survey that invalidates the headline we want people to see but not read.
cucashopboy
*The Bank of Japan's "tankan" index for *large manufacturers
*However, 67 percent of large manufacturers responded to the survey saying they had a "not so favorable" outlook. *That number is not reflected in the tankan diffusion index.
This article is so confusing and contradictory as to be meaningless. I don't think the author knows what the tankan index actually measures or how its calculated.
Kobe White Bar Owner
Head scratching.
Nessie
Which corporate sentiment? Mirth? Terror? Randiness? Existential dread?
They must mean business confidence.
JeffLee
the "outlook" refers to conditions farther down the road. The concern is about a possible collapse in the US administration once Mueller launches indictments, probably from early next year, as well as North Korea.
papigiulio
I don't care about corporate sentiment, what are the PEOPLE thinking, the average Hanako and Taro? Their voice is more important.
Disillusioned
Yeah, and worker's sentiment is at an all time low. 60% of employers have doubts about the future. 90% of workers have doubts about the future.
Cricky
As above of course corporate feelings are up if they pay tax at all it's pretty low, they now can legally get the workers to work 100hr a month extra, probably more as complience has never been an issue. Competition non existent. Don't believe it. I have a bucket, I have sand uhh Jpoliticions.
Dango bong
the Trump effect going global