February economic trend index 1.2 points compared to the previous month. Impact of suspension of automobile production.
Cabinet Office has downgraded its assessment of the current economic situation to a "downward phase change" The main reason for this was a decline in automobile-related production and shipments due to some automobile manufacturers suspending production due to fraud surrounding the acquisition of certification. The impact of the suspension of car production may be temporary, and analysis of economic trends will be considered once more data is collected.