Japan's Domestic Business Conditions in April 2026 Continue to Deteriorate Significantly, Down 2.8 Points in Two Months; Profit Margins Squeezed by Increased Procurement Costs Due to High Crude Oil Prices
NQ Score
42/100
N1 Content Completeness
5
AI Summary (NQ-processed)
Teikoku Databank's survey for April 2026 shows Japan's Business Confidence DI dropped to 41.5, a 1.4-point decrease from the previous month, marking the second consecutive month of decline. This ongoing deterioration is driven by high crude oil prices, increased procurement costs with delayed price pass-through, and stagnant personal consumption. Nine out of ten industries, including construction and agriculture/forestry/fisheries, experienced worsening conditions, with small businesses falling into the 30s for the first time in 3 years and 8 months.