[HIGHLIGHTS] Bank of Japan Tankan private forecasts Large companies Manufacturing industry is expected to worsen for the first time in four quarters

Bank of Japan Tankan private forecasts Large companies Manufacturing industry is expected to worsen for the first time in four quarters. Private sector forecasts have been compiled regarding the Bank of Japan's Tankan = Short-term Economic Observation Survey on Enterprises, which will be released on April 1st.

All companies are expected to see a decline of 13 points from the previous survey in December, the first decline inFour quarters. However, many believe that the impact is temporary and that the economy will recover in the future.