Japanese companies are expected to post record profits in fiscal 2026, boosted by continued growth in IT industries and the waning impact of tariffs imposed by the United States.The accelerating buildup of AI infrastructure is expected to support the semiconductor and IT service sectors, while economic policies under Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi could further spur expansion, analysts say."We can enter the upcoming year with a slightly upbeat, optimistic outlook," said Hikaru Yasuda, chief equity strategist of SMBC Nikko Securities.SMBC Nikko Securities projects that leading compan…READ FULL ARTICLE
