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For Release 10:30 AM ET, March 10, 2026
Using the Composite Indexes: The Leading Economic Index (LEI) provides an early indication of significant turning points in the business cycle and where the economy is heading in the near term. The Coincident Economic Index (CEI) provides an indication of the current state of the economy. Additional details are below.
The Conference Board Leading Economic Index®(LEI) for Japan rose by 0.9% in January 2026 to 89.1 (2016=100), continuing the upward trend following a 0.8% increase in December. Over the period from July 2025 to January 2026, the LEI for Japan climbed by 2.2%, a significant improvement compared to the marginal 0.1% growth recorded between January and July 2025.
The Conference Board Coincident Economic Index® (CEI) for Japan declined by 0.4% in January 2026 to 98.0 (2016=100), after being unchanged in December. Over the period from July 2025 to January 2026, the CEI ticked down by 0.1%, continuing the 0.2% downward trend observed between January and July 2025.
The next release is scheduled for Tuesday, April14, 2026, at 10:30 A.M. ET.
The positive financial components along with suspension of transactions drove LEI higher in the first month of 2026
The annual growth rate of the Japan LEI rose significantly in January 2026, signaling possible tailwinds to growth
About The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) and Coincident Economic Index® (CEI) for Japan.
The CEI reflects current economic conditions and is highly correlated with real GDP. The LEI is a predictive tool that anticipates—or “leads”—turning points in the business cycle by around four months.
The ten components of the Leading Economic Index® for Japan are:
To access data, please visit: https://data-central.conference-board.org/
About The Conference Board The Conference Board is the member-driven think tank that delivers Trusted Insights for What’s Ahead®®. Founded in 1916, we are a non-partisan, not-for-profit entity holding 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt status in the United States. TCB.org
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