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China services gauge fares better than forecast despite slip

The electronics sector PMI has increased 0.3 point to 52.2.

Singapore’s PMI edges up to 51.3 in June on AI-related tailwinds

The S&P Global Japan Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 54.8 in June from 54.5 in May.

Japan manufacturing extends growth, caps best quarter since Q1 2014: PMI

The official manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) rose to 50.3 in June from 50.0 in May.

China factory activity returns to expansion riding AI global boom

Factory output rose at a slightly quicker rate, while new orders accelerated to their fastest pace in more than four years.

Japan’s factory activity expands at faster pace in June as new orders surge, PMI shows

The three-month US-Israel war with Iran has severely disrupted the shipping of commodities and raised prices of goods including energy, aluminium and fertilisers.

US services sector growth picks up in May; businesses face higher prices for inputs

Employment rose for an eighth straight month, but the pace of hiring was modest and little changed from March.

Japan service sector growth slows to 11-month low in April: PMI

Most regional economies registered improvements in March activity and remained in expansion mode.

Singapore PMI edges down to 50.5 in March, as early signs of disruption from Gulf conflict emerge

Signs of unease are growing among policymakers as the domestic demand downturn persists.

China January official manufacturing PMI drops to 49.3