Bank of Japan: Multiple regions indicate that exports are facing a significant risk of decline and output is decreasing.

The Bank of Japan stated that in many regions, there are risks of a significant decline in exports and a decrease in output. Many regions indicated that companies are maintaining strong capital expenditure plans, driven by the expansion of global demand for artificial intelligence, leading to increased orders for chip equipment and chips. Many regions reported that companies, including small businesses, have offered higher wage increases this year, but some regions also mentioned difficulties in continuing wage hikes. Many regions mentioned that companies are considering raising prices for food and daily necessities starting from around the summer.