Japan's leading index increased less-than-expected in January to the highest level in nearly three-and-a-half years, preliminary data from the Cabinet Office showed Monday.
The leading index, which measures future economic activity, rose to 112.4 in January from 110.3 in December. Economists had expected the index to rise to 113.2.
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April 24, 2026 15:15 ET Economics news flow was relatively light this week even as the conflict in the Middle East continued, raising concerns for policymakers. In the U.S., spending data, initial jobless claims and pending home sales were the highlights. Business confidence in the biggest euro area economy was in focus in Europe. Inflation data from Japan gained attention in Asia.