Consumer sentiment “quickly worse” index is worst Cabinet Office Consumption Trend Survey April 30 14:45
Due to the spread of new coronavirus infections, this month's consumption trend survey by the Cabinet Office showed that the consumer sentiment index fell to 21.6, down 9.3 points from the previous month. Since April 2013, when the comparison is possible, the index has become the worst and the extent of the deterioration has become the largest.
The Cabinet Office revised down its basic judgment on consumer sentiment and said that it was "worse rapidly deteriorating," indicating the toughest judgment to date.