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

Japanese factories took a hit from the souring business mood and cost pressures, which hit a 19-month high.

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

The S&P Global’s UK Manufacturing PMI for March fell to 51, below a preliminary estimate of 51.4 and February’s 51.7.

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 maiden inflation reading under a revised data series showed an acceleration to 2.75% in January.

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

The S&P Global final Japan Services Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) edged up to 53.8 in February from 53.7 in January, marking the 11th consecutive month of expansion.

Japan’s services activity hits nearly two-year high: PMI

The broader picture for Japan’s economy was also positive

The electronics sector continued to perform in February, with growth supported by faster expansions in new orders, new exports, factory output and employment.

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

The combination of solid growth and rising costs will keep the Reserve Bank of India cautious as retail inflation rose 2.75 per cent in February.

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

January's PMI reading marked the sixth straight month of expansion.

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

The HCOB Flash Eurozone Composite PMI compiled by S&P Global held at 51.5 in January, but fell short of a Reuters poll forecast for 51.8.

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

Even as India remains one of the fastest-growing major economies in the world, steep US tariffs and protracted trade negotiations with Washington threaten its economic prospects.

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