FX.co ★ Japan Leading Index Highest in 19 Months

Japan's foremost economic index, which predicts trends for the forthcoming months through metrics such as job availability and consumer confidence, rose to 110.2 in December 2025, up from a finalized figure of 109.9 in November. This surpasses market expectations of 109.8, according to preliminary estimates. The current figure represents the highest point since May 2024, driven by consumer confidence, which has reached levels not seen since April 2024. In the same period, cost pressures decreased to their lowest point since March 2022. Nevertheless, overall consumption remains on a path to recovery, despite experiencing a decline in December, bolstered by favorable monetary conditions.