A measure of the public assessment of the current situation of the Japanese economy improved more-than-expected in May to the highest level in three months, survey data from the Cabinet Office showed on Monday.
The current conditions index of the Economy Watchers' Survey rose to 43.6 in May from 40.8 in April. Economists had forecast the index to increase to 41.9. However, any reading below 50 indicates pessimism.
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June 05, 2026 16:18 ET A busy week for economic news flow saw a slew of reports being released that reflected the trends in the U.S. labor market. In Europe, economic growth and inflation data gained attention as the European Central Bank and Bank of England head for policy session later in the month. In Asia, the monetary policy session of the Indian central bank was in focus as the country, a major oil importer, reels under the pressures of a weaker rupee and rising inflation.