International Forex Inforamtion

(RTTNews) - Japan's leading index climbed to 83.3 in August from 82.5 in the previous month, the Cabinet Office said Wednesday. The indicator came in line with economists' expectations. The leading index has been rising now for six consecutive months.

The coincident index increased to 91.4 from 89.8 in July, remaining on a rising trend for the fifth consecutive month. Further, the lagging index increased to 83.8 from 82.8 in the previous month.