On October 8, 2025, Japan’s Cabinet Office released the Economy Watchers Current Conditions Index for October. The reported figure was 47.1; no forecast was provided, and the previous reading was also 47.1.This index reflects workers’ perceptions of economic activity and serves as a key leading indicator for forecasting consumer spending, which is a primary driver of overall economic activity. Generally, a reading above 50.0 indicates optimism, while a reading below 50.0 signals pessimism.The data carries a medium level of market importance (level 2) and is compiled through a survey of approximately 2,000 workers. The index is released monthly, with the next publication scheduled for the following month.

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