Japan's leading index increased less than estimated in August to the highest level in five months, the latest data from the Cabinet Office showed on Friday.
The leading index, which measures future economic activity, rose to 107.0 in August from 106.1 in the previous month. The flash score was 107.4.
Meanwhile, the coincident index weakened to an 18-month low of 112.8 in August from 114.1 a month ago. The latest reading was revised down from 113.4. The coincident index measures the current economic situation.
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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.