JAPAN'S ECONOMIC KEY INDEX FELL BY 1.2 POINTS IN DECEMBER 2020

Highlights –

• Japan's economic key index fell by 1.2 points in December 2020.
• The leading index of economic conditions declined 1.2 points to 94.9 in December.
• The economy reportedly had the largest fall in seven months in December.
• The drop reflects weaker consumer confidence due to the continued coronavirus infections.

Japan Cabinet Office rep....