Japan October 2025 Leading Index Preliminary: Economic Outlook Improves

On October 7, 2025, Japan’s Cabinet Office released the preliminary reading of the Leading Index for August, reporting a value of 107.4 compared to the previous figure of 106.1.The Leading Index is a key indicator sensitive to macroeconomic fluctuations and is used to forecast future economic conditions. In terms of market impact, a reading above expectations is considered supportive for the yen. Additionally, a value above 50 indicates that the majority of underlying economic indicators are positive.This data is classified as having a low importance level (1). The index is compiled by aggregating 12 indicators, including machinery orders and inventory prices, to gauge overall economic health. The data is published monthly, with the next release scheduled for November 2025.

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