Survey of Japanese firms: 75% say they can’t compensate for USD/JPY above 145 | Forexlive

This via Reuters monthly survey of Japanese corporates.

• half of Japan firms say weakening yen will hurt profits,

  29% expect it
  will boost
  earnings.

• 75% of Japan firms say they
  can’t compensate for the yen’s drop beyond 145 vs the USD
• 23% of Japan companies say
  business conditions are good
• Among those hurt by the weak yen, 64% said they were coping by raising prices, the most common response. Diversifying sources of raw materials was cited by 28% of firms

Japan Inc will take note of opinions expressed by firms.