April 2026
TDB Trends Research, April 2026
Economic DI continued to deteriorate sharply, down 2.8 points over two months
— Rising procurement costs driven by higher crude oil prices squeezed profits —
Trend in April 2026: Sharp Decline
The Economic Diffusion Index (DI) for April 2026 declined by 1.4 points from the previous month to 41.5, worsening for the second consecutive month and marking a sharp downturn.
The domestic economy retreated significantly for the second straight month, weighed down by rising crude oil prices, increased procurement cost burdens, delays in passing on higher costs through prices, and a downturn in consumer spending.
Future outlook: Weakening
Looking ahead, the domestic economy is expected to remain weak while carrying downside risks.
Primary points of survey results(summary)
- 1 By industry: 9 of 10 industries deteriorated, with the burden of rising input costs emerging as a key negative factor.
- 2 By scale: All company sizes worsened for the second consecutive month. The DI for “micro firms” fell into the 30-point range for the first time in three years and eight months.
- 3 By region: All 10 regions deteriorated for the second consecutive month, with five regions slipping into the 30-point range.
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