Uncertainty over the outlook due to rising interest rates and inflation
First written in FY2023-Q3. 1 of 3 entries say "Worsened", first in FY2024-Q3. Latest entry: FY2024.
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- FY2024RestatedAnnual report
「The business environment surrounding the company remains unpredictable, with geopolitical risks, foreign exchange volatility and the possibility of further sharp increases in energy and raw material prices.」
The company has reaffirmed uncertainty over the outlook, including the possibility of currency fluctuations and higher energy and raw material prices. - FY2024-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「Although the effects of COVID-19 on demand and supply were gradually easing during the cumulative third quarter, uncertainty intensified due to rising consumer prices, concerns about an economic slowdown associated with changes in monetary policy in various countries, and growing geopolitical risks.」
The company has specified concerns over an economic slowdown associated with rising consumer prices and changes in monetary policy in various countries, stating that macroeconomic uncertainty has increased further. - FY2023-Q3First statedAnnual report
「During the cumulative nine-month period under review, the domestic economy showed signs of returning to normal economic activity as restrictions on behavior related to measures against COVID-19 were eased. However, uncertainty about the outlook has persisted due to concerns including higher resource prices resulting from the prolonged situation in Ukraine, a weaker yen, rising interest rates and inflation.」
While the economy showed signs of returning to normal, the company identified concerns over rising interest rates and inflation independently for the first time as factors contributing to uncertainty over the outlook for the domestic economy, alongside higher resource prices and a weaker yen.