In January, the index showing the current state of the economy fell 0.5 points below the previous month, falling for the first time in four months.
The main reason for this is the rapid spread of Omicron strain infections and a series of production cuts in the automobile industry, but the previous expression of "showing a stalemate" has been left unchanged when it comes to economic judgment.
The January Economic Trend Index announced by the Cabinet Office was 94.3, with the "consensus index" showing the current state of the economy set at 100 in 2015, down 0.5 points from the previous month and falling for the first time in four months. ..
This is mainly due to the rapid spread of infection with Omicron strains, the reduction in production of cars in the automobile industry, and the decrease in shipments of parts such as engines.
On the other hand, the economic judgment mechanically derived from the movement of the index has been left unchanged as the expression "indicating a stepping stone".
In addition, the “leading index”, which shows the future of the economy several months later, fell 1.0 points from the previous month, the first decline in four months.
The Cabinet Office says, "We would like to pay attention to the situation in Ukraine, the infection situation of the new corona, and the trends that the soaring raw material prices have on the economy."