Japan's industrial output experienced a sharper-than-anticipated decline in August, driven primarily by reductions in the production of cars and electrical machinery, according to government data released on Monday.
Industrial output fell by 3.3% compared to the previous month, significantly exceeding market expectations of a 0.9% decline. The downturn also follows a 3.1% increase in July.
Despite the unexpected drop, companies are optimistic about a recovery in production in the upcoming months. Projections indicate that output is expected to rise by 2.0% in September and further increase by 6.1% in October.
