Japan's leading index improved further in October to the highest level in nearly one-and-a-half years, preliminary data from the Cabinet Office showed Friday.
The leading index, which measures future economic activity, rose to 110.0 in October from 108.2 in September. Moreover, this was the highest score since May 2024, when it was 111.1.
The coincident index also improved to a four-month high of 115.4 in October from 114.9 a month ago. 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.