Economic Buzz: Japan leading index slips amid persistent inflationary worries

Japan?s leading economic index, which gauges the outlook for economic activity in the coming months, fell to 116.4 in September 2026 from a final reading of 118.0 in the previous month, preliminary data showed. It marked the lowest reading since June and reflected concerns over persistent price pressures, partly driven by elevated oil prices and supply disruptions linked to Middle East tensions.

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