Economy Watchers Index for Future Conditions is based on the survey of the company employees concerning the prospects of the national economy for the next three months. The survey includes questions about changes in the activity of households and corporations, as well as the overall employment in the country. The survey is based on data collected from over 2,000 employees.
It is a leading index used to assess medium-term economic trends in Japan. A value above 50 indicates a high degree of the population confidence in the economy.