Japanese Leading Economic Index Prel (Dec) 110.2 vs. Exp. 109.8 (Prev. 109.9)

The preliminary leading economic index from Japan for December came in at 110.2, surpassing expectations of 109.8 and slightly up from the previous print of 109.9.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 6 Feb 2026, 05:20 UTCOn the live feed at 05:00 UTC — 1 more headline followed before this page went public

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This positive surprise could indicate strengthening growth momentum, which might influence both monetary policy and market sentiment, particularly within commodities and metals sectors given Japan's role as a key industrial player.

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