Economic Buzz: Japan?s Coincident Index rises to 116.4 in March 2026

Japan?s coincident economic index rose to 116.4 in March 2026, signaling a modest improvement in overall economic activity despite lingering risks from the Middle East conflict and uncertainty surrounding US trade policy. Domestic demand remained resilient, supported by steady private consumption and business investment, while exports and industrial production stayed broadly flat amid weaker external demand and cautious corporate sentiment.

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