Japan's economy watchers' assessment of the current economic conditions improved in February, a closely watched survey showed Thursday. Eco Watchers' survey results released by the Cabinet Office revealed that the current conditions index rose to 45.9 from 44.1 in January. Nonetheless, the index stayed slightly below the expected reading of 46.
The outlook index, that reflects the assessment of future economic situation in Japan, came in at 50.1 in February, up from 47.1 a month ago.