August 2026
TDB Trends Research, August 2026
The domestic economy improved for the fourth consecutive month
— Supported by summer consumer spending and demand for AI and semiconductor-related products —
Trend in August 2026: Improvement
The Economic Diffusion Index (DI) for August 2026 increased by 1.0 point from the previous month to 44.6, marking the fourth consecutive monthly improvement.
Domestic economic conditions were supported by recovering sales and expanding demand for AI- and semiconductor-related products.
Future outlook: Gradual recovery
The economy is expected to continue improving gradually, although downside risks remain.
Primary points of survey results(summary)
- 1 By industry: 8 of the 10 industries improved, with manufacturing serving as the primary driver of stronger business sentiment.
- 2 By scale: All company sizes improved for the third consecutive month, supported by semiconductor-related demand and increased freight activity.
- 3 By region: 9 regions improved, while the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake weighed on business sentiment in Kyushu.
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