Japan's leading index increased less-than-expected in January to the highest level in three months, preliminary data from the Cabinet Office showed on Monday.
The leading index, which measures future economic activity, rose to 108.0 in January from a downwardly revised 107.9 in December. The score was forecast to increase to 108.4.
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