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Malaysia's Inflation Accelerates In September

Malaysia's inflation accelerated as expected in September, figures from the Department of Statistics revealed Friday.

Consumer prices climbed 4.3 percent year-on-year in September, faster then the 3.7 percent rise seen in August. The rate came in line with expectations.

Among components, transport costs showed a significant growth of 15.8 percent. At the same time, food and non-alcoholic beverages, which accounted 30.2 percent in the CPI weights, climbed 4.6 percent.

On a monthly basis, inflation eased to 0.3 percent from 0.9 percent in August. Likewise, based on a seasonally adjusted term, the overall consumer price index for September grew 0.3 percent.

During January to September, the CPI registered an increase of 4 percent from the same period last year.

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Japan Leading Index Strengthens More Than Estimated In August



Japan's leading index improved more than initially estimated in August, latest figures from the Cabinet Office showed Monday.

The leading index, which measures the future economic activity, climbed to 107.2 in August from 105.2 in July. The reading for August was revised up from 106.8.

Moreover, this was the highest score since February 2014, when the reading was 108.0.

The coincident index that reflects the current economic activity rose to 117.7 in August from 115.7 in the previous month. The flash reading for August was 117.6.

The lagging index came in at 116.2 in August, up from 115.9 in July.