The prefectural results of the July-September Nationwide Survey of Small Business Trends (Small Businesses), released by Japan Finance Corporation, show signs of recovery in business conditions, while a sense of stalling was also noted.
Japan Finance Corporation released on the 28th the prefectural results of the July-September Nationwide Survey of Small Business Trends (Small Businesses). The survey gauges business sentiment among small businesses nationwide and compiles the results for the prefecture.
Regarding business sentiment in the prefecture, the proportion of companies reporting that business conditions were good was on an upward trend, while the proportion reporting that conditions were poor was said to be showing a sustained trend. Overall, the view is that the recovery in business conditions has stalled.
Looking ahead, the findings suggest a mixed situation, with some companies viewing conditions as improving and others remaining cautious about the pace of improvement. Detailed breakdowns for the prefecture and trends by industry are expected to attract attention in follow-up reports.