June 2026
TDB Trends Research, June 2026
The domestic economy continued to recover, supported by semiconductor and AI-related sectors
— Weak yen and high energy costs weighed on profitability,while the U.S.-Iran agreement eased outlook concerns —
Trend in June 2026: Improvement
The Economic Diffusion Index (DI) for June 2026 increased by 1.0 point from the previous month to 42.6, marking a second consecutive month of improvement.
The domestic economy continued to improve, supported by semiconductor and AI-related industries that drove stock prices to record highs, as well as stronger willingness to invest in capital expenditures.
Future outlook: Gradual recovery
The economy is expected to continue showing signs of recovery in the near term. However, rising costs and higher interest rates are likely to weigh on business activity, resulting in only a moderate improvement without strong momentum.
Primary points of survey results(summary)
- 1 By industry: 9 of the 10 industries improved, led by notable improvements in Finance, Manufacturing, and Construction.
- 2 By scale: All company sizes improved for the first time in four months, supported by strong demand from semiconductor-related sectors.
- 3 By region: All ten regions improved for the first time in three years and one month, with urban redevelopment demand serving as a positive factor.
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