Japan's leading index strengthened to the highest level in 15 months in November, survey data from the Cabinet Office showed Wednesday, cited by rttnews.

The leading index, which measures the future economic activity, rose to 102.7 in November from 100.8 in October. This was the highest reading since August 2015, when score was 103.4 and slightly above the expected level of 102.6.

The coincident index improved to 115.1, the highest since March 2014, from 113.5 in October. The coincident indicator reflects the current economic activity. The score was slightly below the expected score of 115.