The leading index for Japan, which measures the future economic activity, decreased more than initially estimated in September, final figures from the Cabinet Office showed Thursday.
The leading index fell to 100.3 in September from 100.9 in the previous month. The preliminary reading for September was 100.5.
The coincident index that reflects the current economic activity, climbed to 112.7 in from 111.9 in August. The September figure was revised up from 112.1.
Similarly, the lagging index that indicates the past economic activity, rose to 113.9 in September from 113.0 a month ago.
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