11. Those declines were the main reasons behind the lower diffusion index . 12. The manufacturers'diffusion index in the last tankan, released March 1, was negative 12. 13. The coincident diffusion index was at 75, up from 36.4 in September, it said. 14. December unemployment, vehicle exports, consumer sentiment and the November diffusion index will be released. 15. The diffusion index for major manufacturers fell to-7 last month. 16. A double-digit negative number on the manufacturing diffusion index could be enough, he said. 17. A double digit negative number on the manufacturing diffusion index could be enough, he said. 18. Clearly the manufacturing diffusion index for the large firms was the big area of surprise. 19. The central bank's diffusion index figure for small and medium sized companies was minus 7. 20. The coincident diffusion index was at 100, compared to 72.7 in December, the agency said.
