Economy watchers survey fears of new virus Index deterioration worsening on February 10 16:32
According to the Economy Watcher Survey, which asks workers about the economy, the index showing the current state of the economy last month has improved for the third consecutive month. It got worse.
The Economy Watchers Survey uses more than 2,000 workers, such as retail store employees and taxi drivers, to gauge the real economy.
According to the Cabinet Office, the index showing the current economic situation last month was 41.9, up 2.2 points from the previous month, improving for the third consecutive month.
On the other hand, the index of the goodness of the economy two or three months later was 41.8, 3.7 points lower than the previous month. Last month's survey showed a number of concerns about the outlook for the economy as a result of the spread of the new coronavirus.
Among them, the inns in the Kinki region reported that not only foreign tourists but also domestic travelers are beginning to decrease.
Convenience stores in the Tokai region are saying that masks are now sold, but there is a possibility that sales may decline if movements to refrain from going out widen.
The Cabinet Office states that there is a growing concern that the spread of the new coronavirus will spread not only in tourism and retail-related companies, but also in a wide range of industries, including manufacturing.