Japan's leading index increased less than initially estimated in January to the highest level in nearly three-and-a-half years, the latest data from the Cabinet Office showed Wednesday.
The leading index, which measures future economic activity, rose to 112.1 in January from 110.4 in December. In the flash report, the reading was 112.4.
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May 08, 2026 15:50 ET Manufacturing and services sector survey results and labor market data from main economies were the highlight on the economics news front this week. Factory orders and jobs report dominated the news flow in the U.S. Similarly, industrial production data from German garnered attention in Europe. In Asia, purchasing managers’ survey results from China and the central bank decision from Australia were in focus.