Japan's leading composite index, which anticipates changes in the direction of the economy, slipped to 107.9 in December 2017 from 108.2 in the previous month, preliminary data from the Cabinet Office showed Feb. 7.
The coincident index, which indicates the current state of the economy, edged up to 120.7 in December 2017 from 117.9 in the prior month. The index was assessed as "improving".
The lagging composite index, which is used to confirm turning points and business cycle phases, rose to 119.0 from 118.8.
