The leading index for Japan, which measures the future economic activity, decreased as initially estimated in July, latest figures from the Cabinet Office showed Monday.
The leading index fell to 100.0 in July from 100.6 in June, which was revised down from 100.7.
The coincident index that reflects the current economic activity, rose slightly to 112.1 in July from 112.0 in the previous month. The preliminary reading for the month was 112.8.
The lagging index that indicates the past economic activity dropped from 113.8 in June to 113.1 in July.
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