Description
The Japan Economy Watchers Survey Future Condition Index is released by the Cabinet Office. This survey covers eleven regions across the country and includes 2,050 individuals working in sectors sensitive to economic changes, such as those involved in household activities (e.g., retail, food services, and real estate), corporate activities (e.g., manufacturing and non-manufacturing), and employment-related fields. The index is compiled based on respondents' expectations for future economic conditions and serves as a diffusion index reflecting anticipated economic trends.
When the index is above 50, it indicates that the economic outlook is perceived as improving or expanding; when it is below 50, it suggests that the economic outlook is perceived as deteriorating or contracting.
This data is released monthly, providing insights into changes in Japan's economic outlook for the upcoming months.