PMI
US manufacturing sector grows in March; supplier delivery performance deteriorates
The PMI remains above the 50 level for a third consecutive month, signaling expansion
Factory input costs soar worldwide as Iran war snarls up supply chains: surveys
The findings highlight the challenge facing Asia, as the region accounts for about 80% of the oil transiting the Strait of Hormuz
UK factories face biggest month-on-month jump in costs since 1992: PMI
This is due to rising oil and gas prices and higher transport costs caused by the Middle East conflict
India’s services growth moderates in February as cost pressures mount, PMI shows
The country’s new-business expansion is at the slowest pace since January 2025 due to intensifying competition among service providers
Japan’s services activity hits nearly two-year high: PMI
The broader picture for Japan’s economy was also positive
Singapore PMI edges up to 50.6 in February, but Gulf conflict fuels oil uncertainty
The Purchasing Managers’ Index for the electronics sector grows by 0.2 point to 51.3
Strong manufacturing growth further boosts India’s private sector in February: survey
The PMI rises to 59.3 due to robust total new orders that climb at the quickest pace since November
Singapore manufacturing PMI at a 10-month high in January, driven by AI boom
The overall purchasing managers’ index is up 0.2 point at 50.5, marking the sixth straight month of expansion
Eurozone business activity expands more slowly than expected in January: survey
Sentiment for the bloc is improving after US President Trump’s decision to back down on additional tariffs
India’s economic activity picks up pace in January, flash survey shows
The manufacturing PMI rises to 56.8 from 55 in December, while the services PMI climbs to 59.3 from 58