Reuters poll: Tankan Manufacturers index steadies at high levels in July

A Reuters poll found on Wednesday, Japanese manufacturers' sentiment stood at a decade-high peak and service-sector mood maintained its two-year high.

Key findings of the survey:

“The sentiment index for manufacturers stood at 26 in the poll of 549 large- and mid-sized firms, conducted between June 30 and July 13, in which 266 companies responded.

The index matched the readings recorded in April and June, which were the highest since August 2007, just before the global financial crisis. It was seen improving to 28 in October.

The Reuters Tankan service-sector index hovered at 33, unchanged from June's reading, which was the highest level since mid-2015. It was seen slipping to 31 in October.”