According to the Cabinet Office's November Economy Watchers Survey, which asks working people how they feel about the economy, the index showing the current state of the economy deteriorated for the first time in four months due to factors such as rising prices.
In this survey, more than 2,000 working people were asked how they felt about the economy compared to three months ago, and the results were used as an index.
This survey was conducted from November 25 to the end of the month, and the index showing the current state of the economy was 48.1, down 1.8 points from the previous month and worsening for the first time in four months.
It is said that the background is that profits have decreased due to the rise in purchase prices due to the rise in prices, and that consumers are becoming more thrifty.
A department store in the Tohoku region said, "Inflation is increasing and people are becoming more protective of their livelihoods." has been sent.
On the other hand, we heard from hotels in the Kinki region that "inbound use has increased significantly, and there are days when the hotel is fully booked even on weekdays."
On the other hand, the index, which indicates the outlook for the economy over the next two to three months, fell 1.3 points from the previous month to 45.1, marking the third straight month of deterioration.
Based on the results of the survey, the Cabinet Office maintained its basic judgment that "the economy is showing signs of recovery."
Regarding the outlook for the future, he said, "While there are expectations for a recovery, there are concerns about the impact of rising prices."