noun
business sentiment index; diffusion index; DI
A composite economic indicator measuring business conditions and sentiment, often based on surveys of companies. Commonly used in reports on the Japanese economy, such as the Bank of Japan's Tankan survey.
日銀短観の業況判断指数が発表された。
The business sentiment index from the BOJ Tankan survey was released.
業況判断指数は前月比で改善した。
The diffusion index improved compared to the previous month.