Japan's leading index increased less than initially estimated in June to the highest level in three months, final data from the Cabinet Office showed on Monday.
The leading index, which measures future economic activity, rose to 105.6 in June from 104.8 in May. In the flash report, the reading was 106.1.
The coincident index that measures the current economic situation came in at 116.7, up from 116.0 in the previous month. The latest score was revised downward from 106.8.
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June 12, 2026 17:14 ET Major central bank action was the focus this week in economic news. The European Central Bank became the first major central bank to move in response to the rising inflationary pressures in the backdrop of the conflict in the Middle East. In North America, the U.S. inflation and trade data as well as Canada’s central bank decision gained attention. The Chinese trade data was the main news in Asia.