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25.06.202605:32:51UTC+00Japan Leading Index Revised Higher

Japan’s leading economic index, which tracks the outlook for economic activity in the coming months using indicators such as job offers and consumer sentiment, rose to 116.1 in April 2026, up from a preliminary reading of 115.9 and March’s 115.4. This marked the highest level since July 2021 and was underpinned by the government’s record fiscal budget, which featured broad measures to ease cost-of-living pressures and emergency energy support to soften the impact of the conflict in the Middle East. At the same time, the unemployment rate edged down to 2.5% in April, its lowest level since July 2025, while job availability held steady, signaling continued strength in the labor market. However, consumer confidence slipped to a one-year low, underscoring persistent concerns about rising living costs and elevated global uncertainty.

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