AI Data Insight
Japan's latest industrial production inventory index for Q2 2026 slightly rebounded to 94.6 from the previous value of 94.1, but the overall level remains well below that of the same period last year. Affected by the geopolitical conflict in the Strait of Hormuz in the Middle East, the production of chemicals and fuels was hindered, leading to a continued decline in overall industrial production. Looking ahead, the market is concerned that raw material supply constraints may continue to drag down the full recovery of the manufacturing sector.