FX.co ★ Japan Leading Index Revised Up to 11-Month High

Japan's leading economic index, a key indicator for future economic conditions based on metrics such as job availability and consumer confidence, was revised upwards to 108.6 for September 2025, from an initial estimate of 108.0. This latest figure represents the highest reading since October 2024 and surpasses the 107.0 noted in August. The rise was buoyed by a 1.8% increase in household spending, continuing a five-month streak of growth, although at a slightly reduced rate compared to the previous month. This trend signifies ongoing recovery in consumer activity. Additionally, consumer confidence reached a ten-month peak in October, while the unemployment rate remained stable at 2.6% in September with employment hitting a four-month high.