The index of leading economic indicators in Japan, which is a gauge of the economy a few months ahead and is compiled using data such as job offers and consumer sentiment, was revised higher to 95.3 in December 2020 from a preliminary estimate of 94.9 and compared with a final reading of 96.1 in the previous month. There were renewed concerns about the ongoing coronavirus crisis amid a surge in new cases in Tokyo and surrounding areas. source: Cabinet Office, Japan
Leading Economic Index in Japan averaged 91.58 points from 1985 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 107.80 points in November of 2013 and a record low of 72.70 points in February of 2009. This page provides - Japan Leading Composite Index - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Japan Leading Economic Index - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on March of 2021.
Leading Economic Index in Japan is expected to be 95.00 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate Leading Economic Index in Japan to stand at 100.00 in 12 months time. In the long-term, the Japan Leading Economic Index is projected to trend around 100.00 points in 2022, according to our econometric models.