noun
economic malaise; economic uncertainty
Refers to a general sense of economic stagnation, anxiety, or lack of confidence in the economy. Often used in news and economic reports.
景気不安が続いているため、消費者の購買意欲が低下している。
Consumer spending is declining due to ongoing economic uncertainty.
政府は景気不安を払拭するための対策を発表した。
The government announced measures to dispel economic malaise.
景気後退 specifically means 'economic recession' or 'downturn', while 景気不安 is a broader term for economic anxiety or malaise that may not yet be a full recession.
不景気 is a more common and general word for 'economic slump' or 'bad times'. 景気不安 emphasizes the psychological aspect of uncertainty and anxiety.
Compound of 景気 (economic conditions) and 不安 (anxiety, uncertainty).