The economy is set to slow, the government’s broadest indicator of future growth showed Thursday.
The leading index fell to 30 percent in January, below the threshold of 50 that signals growth will slow in the next three to six months, the Cabinet Office said, matching the median estimate of 26 economists polled. The December number was revised to 50 from 45.5.
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