FX.co ★ Japan Leading Economic Index Highest in 17 Months

Japan's premier economic index, which assesses the prospective economic climate through various indicators like job availability and consumer outlook, increased to 110.0 in October 2025, up from a revised 108.2 in September, according to preliminary data. This recent figure marks the highest since May 2024 and surpasses market predictions of 109.3, bolstered by a surge in consumer confidence reaching a 19-month peak in October. Concurrently, employment levels hit a record high, even as the unemployment rate held steady at 2.6% in September.