Japan Aug coincident indicator index down 0.1 point
TOKYO, Oct 7 (Reuters) - Japan's index of coincident
economic indicators fell a preliminary 0.1 point in August from
July, the Cabinet Office said on Monday, in a sign that economic
growth may be moderating.
The index of leading economic indicators, compiled using
data such as the number of job offers and consumer sentiment and
a gauge of the economy a few months ahead, also fell 1.4 points
from July.
The government left unchanged its assessment that the
coincident indicator index shows the economy is improving.
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