September 2025
Economic Trends Research, September 2025
The domestic economy improved slightly for the fourth consecutive month
— Although the special demand from the extreme heat subsided, strong construction demand, expanding digital investment, and travel-related activities supported the recovery —
Trend in September 2025: Upward Trend
The Economic Diffusion Index (DI) in September 2025 increased by 0.1 points from the previous month to 43.4, marking a slight improvement for the fourth consecutive month.
Although the special demand from the extreme heat subsided and downward pressure on corporate earnings intensified in some areas, the domestic economy recovered thanks to strong construction demand and expanding digital investment, continuing its upward trend.
Future outlook: Remain unchanged
Looking ahead, the domestic economy is expected to remain flat for the time being, with attention focused on the trend of real household purchasing power.
Primary points of survey results(summary)
- 1 By industry: Improvement Out of 10 industries, 5 showed improvement while 4 deteriorated, indicating a split in business sentiment.
- 2 By scale: Large firms improved for the fifth consecutive month, with the gap between company sizes reaching a record high.
- 3 By region: Out of 10 regions, 5 showed improvement while 3 deteriorated.
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