Japan Index der Frühindikatoren

Japan’s leading economic index — which reflects the outlook for the coming months based on indicators such as job offers and consumer sentiment — was revised up to 104.2 in April 2025 from a preliminary estimate of 103.4. However, the latest reading was down from a final 107.6 in March, marking the lowest level since August 2020, as annual household spending fell in April, reversing the growth seen in March. Meanwhile, total employment dropped to a six-month low in April, although the unemployment rate remained steady at 2.5%. On the other hand, consumer sentiment improved slightly, rising to 32.8 in May from April’s more than two-year low of 31.2.