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Japan services activity expands for fifth month: PMI

2026-11-05T01:30:06.000Z
The services producer price index, which tracks the prices that companies charge each other for services, rose 3.7 per cent in August from a year earlier.
International

Japan’s corporate services inflation hits 2-year high in August

2026-09-28T01:06:12.000Z
Manufacturers’ confidence in business outlook hit its highest level since February.
International

Japan’s factory activity growth slows in September: PMI

2026-09-24T01:20:07.000Z
New business increased for a 26th straight month and at a faster pace than in July, helped by strong underlying customer demand.
International

Japan services growth hits five-month high, PMI shows

2026-09-03T01:14:40.000Z
The data added to signs of broadening inflationary pressure in the economy that have bolstered the case for a near-term interest rate hike.
International

Japan’s corporate services inflation accelerates in July

2026-08-26T01:43:14.000Z
Thirteen industries, including retail trade, information, construction, public administration and utilties, reported growth. 
International

US services activity stays strong in July, input costs rise

2026-08-05T22:15:03.000Z
Growth of new businesses weakened to its slowest since March, weighed down by softer domestic demand.
Global Enterprise

China services growth hits slowest since September 2024: private PMI

2026-08-05T02:53:15.000Z
Accommodation companies are positive about the July-to-December period as F1 and concerts will boost visitor arrivals and hotel occupancy.
Economy & Policy

Singapore manufacturers, services remain upbeat on six-month outlook despite global uncertainties

2026-07-31T07:34:32.000Z
The annual rise in the index followed a revised 3.4 per cent gain in May.
International

Japan’s June services producer prices rise as Iran war keeps freight costs high

2026-07-27T00:46:48.000Z
Services drove growth across the three months with computer programming and advertising again leading the way.
International

UK economy claws back some growth as Burnham prepares to take power

2026-07-16T06:50:49.000Z
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