FX.co ★ Japan Leading Economic Index Revised Upward

Japan recently updated its leading economic indicators index, which forecasts economic trends based on factors such as job opportunities and consumer confidence. The index was adjusted upward to 108.1 for March 2025, an improvement from the initial estimate of 107.7. Despite this increase, the index still falls short of February's figure of 108.2, representing the lowest point since last December. This downward trend is primarily attributed to weakening consumer sentiment, which has reached its lowest level since February 2023. In parallel, the unemployment rate saw a marginal rise to 2.5% in March, up from 2.4% in February, accompanied by a slight reduction in employment figures.