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September. 2024

Economic Trends Research, September 2024

The domestic economy improved for two consecutive months
— In addition to the tourism industry, manufacturing industries, including semiconductor-related businesses pushed up the economy —

Trend in September 2024: Improvement for three consecutive months

The Economic Diffusion Index (DI) in September 2024 was 44.6, up 0.3 points from the previous month, marking the third consecutive month of improvement.
The domestic economy continued to trend upward, driven by the expansion of infrastructure construction and increased opportunities for going out.

Future outlook: Steady growth

The economy is expected to remain stable, supported by consumer spending resulting from an increase in disposable income and capital investment due to improved corporate revenue.

Primary points of survey results(summary)

1. 1 By industry: Improvement in 7 out of 10 industries, but sluggish performance continued in sectors related to consumer spending, such as "retail".
2. 2 By scale: Improvement across all scales for the first time in two months, with “small to medium-sized firms” performing well in the real estate sector.
3. 3 By region: Improvement in 9 out of 10 regions, with factors such as Silver Week and disaster prevention contributing positively.

Economic Trends Research, September 2024