Uncertain Outlook Due to Geopolitical Risks, High Prices and Rising Interest Rates
First written in FY2025-H1. 5 of 7 entries say "Worsened", first in FY2026-H1. Latest entry: 2026-07-30.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2022: 106 of 135 companies on the "Worse" side.
- FY2026WorsenedAnnual report
「During the consolidated fiscal year, the Japanese economy continued on a moderate recovery trend, with personal consumption and capital investment showing signs of recovery against a backdrop of increased inbound demand. However, the outlook remained uncertain due to growing geopolitical risks centered on the situation in the Middle East and developments concerning U.S. trade policy.」
In addition to the previously identified geopolitical risks, high prices, and rising interest rates, the Company identified increasing geopolitical risks, particularly those relating to the situation in the Middle East, and developments in U.S. trade policy as factors contributing to uncertainty about the outlook. - FY2026-H1WorsenedAnnual report
「Meanwhile, the outlook remains uncertain due to continued price increases, the impact of U.S. trade policy, and heightened geopolitical risks.」
In addition to the previously identified high prices, geopolitical risks, and rising interest rates, the Company specified the impact of U.S. trade policy and heightened geopolitical risks, broadening the factors contributing to uncertainty about the outlook. - FY2025-H1First statedAnnual report
「Meanwhile, the outlook remains uncertain due to the prolonged geopolitical risks, continued high prices, and risks of rising interest rates.」
The Company newly identified prolonged geopolitical risks, continued high prices, and risks of rising interest rates as factors contributing to uncertainty about the economic outlook.