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Survey by Japan’s central bank shows business sentiments are up for sixth straight month

The Bank of Japan has given a positive read on the economy in its quarterly “tankan” survey, reporting large manufacturers’ sentiment rose to 24 from 22.

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The Seattle TimesNews report · Oct 1, 4:11 AM

Survey by Japan’s central bank shows business sentiments are up for sixth straight month

The Bank of Japan has given a positive read on the economy in its quarterly “tankan” survey, reporting large manufacturers’ sentiment rose to 24 from 22.

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Washington's Top News (WTOP)News report · Oct 1, 4:07 AM

Survey by Japan’s central bank shows business sentiments are up for sixth straight month

TOKYO (AP) — The Bank of Japan gave a positive read on the economy in its quarterly “tankan” survey Thursday, reporting large manufacturers’ sentiment rose to 24 from 22. The report, widely...

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