Japan May Economy Watchers Survey

Japan's overall Economy Watchers Survey DI improved to 43.6 in May, marking the first gain in three months. However, the recovery remains modest following cumulative declines in the prior two months.

Key Takeaways

• 1.The Japan overall Economy Watchers Survey Diffusion Index (DI) improved to 43.6 in May, the first increase in three months.
• 2.Despite the monthly improvement, the DI remains at a low level, and the Cabinet Office maintains its assessment of weakness in the recovery.

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