Japan's leading index rose in October more than expected

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Japan's leading index increased more than expected in October, according to data from the Cabinet Office on Wednesday. The leading index, which measures the economy's direction in the months ahead, rose to 92.8 in October compared with 92.5 in a preliminary report, following September's gauge at 91.3. Meanwhile, the lagging index was revised down from 87.2 to 86.8 in October.  
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