Japan's leading index increased for the second straight month in July to the highest level in four months, preliminary data from the Cabinet Office showed on Friday.
The leading index, which measures future economic activity, rose to 105.9 in July from 105.1 in June. That was in line with expectations.
The coincident index that measures the current economic situation came in at 113.3, down from 115.9 in the previous month.
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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.