Japan business sentiment climbed to a four-year high in the three months to December, according to the Bank of Japan’s tankan survey, keeping expectations alive that the central bank could raise interest rates at its Dec.18–19 meeting. The headline index for large manufacturers edged up to +15 from +14 in September, while big non-manufacturers held steady at +34. Firms said Japan business sentiment could weaken in the March quarter as concerns persist over US tariffs and slug