Feb. Coincident Index Revised Down

Jiji Press 10:58 JST, April 28, 2023 TOKYO (Jiji Press) The Cabinet Office said Thursday it has revised down the composite index of coincident economic indicators for February. The revised coincident index, which reflects current economic conditions, stood at 98.6 against 100 for the base year of 2015, down from 99.2 in the preliminary report announced earlier this month. The index was up 2.5 points from the previous month, compared with the preliminary reading of a 2.8-point rise. The leading index, a yardstick for the economys performance months ahead, was up 1.3 points at 98.0. In the preliminary report, the index rose 1.1 points to 97.7. JN ACCESS RANKING The Japan News / Weekly Edition Our weekly ePaper presents the most noteworthy recent topics in an exciting, readable fomat. Read more 2023 The Japan News - by The Yomiuri Shimbun