Japan's leading index decreased less than expected in February after improving in the previous month, preliminary data from the Cabinet Office showed on Monday.The leading index, which measures future economic activity, dropped to 107.9 in February from 108.2 in January. The score was forecast to increase to 108.4.Meanwhile, the coincident index that measures the current economic situation came in...
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May 22, 2026 14:46 ET Minutes of the latest Fed policy session was the highlight of the week along with survey data on the U.S. housing market. In Europe, survey data signaled the trends in the euro area private sector. Further, consumer price inflation data from the U.K. was in focus. In Asia, various economic indicators from China drew attention to the health of the economy.