October 2025
Economic Trends Research, October 2025
The domestic economy improved for five consecutive months for the first time in five years
— Supported by rising stock prices and capital investment, with future focus on the new administration's economic policies —
Trend in October 2025: Upward Trend
The Economic Diffusion Index (DI) in October 2025 increased by 0.5 points from the previous month to 43.9. This marks the first time in five years, since October 2020, that the index has improved for five consecutive months.
The domestic economy continued to show signs of recovery across a wide range of industries. This recovery was fueled by rising stock prices driven by expectations for the new administration, increased capital investment, and manufacturers' production expansion.
Future outlook: Gradual recovery
The domestic economy is expected to follow a gradual recovery trend while experiencing occasional fluctuations.
Primary points of survey results(summary)
- 1 By industry: 9 out of 10 industries improved, with business sentiment in "Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries" reaching a record high.
- 2 By scale: "Small to medium-sized firms" and "micro firms" improved, reaching their highest levels in 2025.
- 3 By region: 9 out of 10 regions improved, with demand for real estate and construction boosting local economies.
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