Japan's Cabinet Office released Eco Watchers' Index figures on Thursday. Japan's economy watchers' current conditions index dropped to 47.5 in September from 49.3 in August. It was the lowest level since January.
Japan's economy watchers' future conditions index rose to 49.1 in September from 48.2 in August.
A reading above 50 indicates optimism, while a reading below 50 indicates pessimism.