November Economic Watcher Survey Index improvement for the first time in 2 months December 9 16:08
In the last month's economic watcher survey, working people were asked to feel the economy, and the index indicating the current state of the economy improved for the first time in two months. There is a voice saying that it is gradually recovering from the decline in demand accompanying the increase in the consumption tax rate.
According to the Cabinet Office, when we heard about 2000 people, including retail store employees and taxi drivers, the index showing the current state of the economy last month was 39.4.
This is 2.7 points higher than the previous month and improved for the first time in two months.
According to the survey, consumer electronics mass retailers and department stores that saw a drop in sales due to the increase in the consumption tax rate said, `` Although it has not returned to the level before the tax increase, it is gradually recovering from the reaction to last-minute demand. '' Has been sent.
In addition, some supermarkets and convenience stores commented that “the use of cashless payments has advanced and is supporting sales”.
For these reasons, the Cabinet Office has left the decision that there is a weak movement in recovery these days.
On the other hand, the index indicating the outlook for the economy is 45.7, an improvement of 2 points from the previous month, and the expectation for year-end sales battles is rising.