Japan's leading index, which anticipates changes in the economy's direction, fell to 104.4 in March, compared with 105.9 in February, revised data from the country's Cabinet Office showed.
The coincident index, an indicator of the current state of the economy, slightly increased to 116.3 in March from 116.0 in February. The index was assessed as "improving."
The lagging index, which is used to confirm turning points and business cycle phases, increased to 118.5 from 118.4 in the previous month.
