Japan's Cabinet Office released Eco Watchers' Index figures on Tuesday. Japan's economy watchers' current conditions index climbed to 48.7 in December from 46.1 in November, exceeding expectations for a rise to 46.7.
Japan's economy watchers' future conditions index remained unchanged at 48.2 in December.
A reading above 50 indicates optimism, while a reading below 50 indicates pessimism.