Economy Watchers Survey Outlook in Japan increased to 48.30 points in August from 45.80 points in July of 2026, the highest reading in six months. Economy Watchers Survey Outlook in Japan averaged 46.62 points from 2001 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 57.70 points in November of 2013 and a record low of 17.80 points in April of 2020. source: Cabinet Office, Japan



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-08-10 05:00 AM
Eco Watchers Survey Outlook
Jul 45.8 45.7 46
2026-09-08 05:00 AM
Eco Watchers Survey Outlook
Aug 48.3 45.8 46.1
2026-10-08 05:00 AM
Eco Watchers Survey Outlook
Sep 48.3


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
BSI Large Manufacturing -1.80 3.80 percent Jun 2026
Changes in Inventories -2408.50 -1742.10 JPY Billion Jun 2026
Coincident Index 120.60 118.90 points Jul 2026
Eco Watchers Survey Current 46.40 45.70 points Aug 2026
Eco Watchers Survey Outlook 48.30 45.80 points Aug 2026
Leading Economic Index 117.90 116.20 Points Jul 2026
Machinery Orders MoM 9.70 -12.40 percent Jun 2026
New Orders 1275.80 1687.06 JPY Billion Jun 2026


Japan Economy Watchers Survey Outlook
The Economy Watchers Survey Outlook measures the expected mood of businesses that directly service consumers, such as barbers, taxi drivers, and waiters. The survey covers eleven regions across the country including Hokkaido, Tohoku, Northern Kanto, Southern Kanto, Tokai, Hokuriku, Kinki, Chugoku, Shikoku, Kyushu, and Okinawa. There were 2,050 people selected among those engaged in jobs in industries. This enabled them to observe any developments that accurately reflect economic activities such as household activity, corporate activity, and employment. A reading above 50.0 indicates optimism; below indicates pessimism.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
48.30 45.80 57.70 17.80 2001 - 2026 points Monthly
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