Hmm. This is....

The forecast for a hard landing seems to be retreating. I don't think the employment figures will be that bad. And personal consumption also feels strong overall. Although the leading index for the manufacturing industry has consistently shown poor numbers, it seems like that has become the norm. The basis for predicting a hard landing is becoming less clear. So, as for whether I'm going to buy stocks now, I don't feel very inclined to do so. The truth is, I'm not sure what to do. It's a little scary, but maybe I should start looking at individual Japanese stocks...