The November Economy Watchers Survey shows an uptick in Kyushu’s economic outlook, with the current conditions index rising by 2.8 points to 50.6. The winter shopping season, boosted by strong demand for heating appliances and clothing, contributed to the improvement. Tourism-related businesses reported modest gains but cited rising costs as a concern. The forward-looking index increased by 0.5 points to 52.9, with optimism about consumer spending driven by wage growth. Source: Cabinet Office
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