Fri, 19 Oct 2012 07:51:27 GMT
Japan leading index improves less than initial forecast
Japan's leading index rose less than preliminary estimated in August, the Cabinet Office revealed final data on Friday. The index increased to 93.2, up from 93 in July, but below initial estimate of 93.6. The coincident index was downwardly revised to 93.5 from 93.6, compared to 93.8 in the preceding month. The lagging index soared to 87.3 in August after