Economic DI improved for the first time in four months
- Disaster recovery and reconstruction and construction demand rippled across related industries -
(Companies researched: 23,052 ; Valid responses: 9,746 ; Response rate: 42.3 %; Survey start date: May 2002)
Overview of November 2018: Weak domestic economy
The economic diffusion index (DI) in November 2018 was 49.5, up 0.5 point from the previous month, and the first improvement in four months. The domestic economy has improved because construction demand, such as disaster recovery, reconstruction work and housing construction, has rippled across related industries. Along with the contribution of demand towards the end of the year and stability in fuel price, the weakening trend temporarily receded.
Future outlook: Uncertainly has intensified
While the domestic economy is expected to continue to expand slowly, it is necessary to observe carefully the risk of depressing the economy through concern about heightened trade disputes, etc.
