Jibun / S&P Global Preliminary October PMIs for Japan:
- Manufacturing 48.5 vs. 48.5 prior
- quickest fall in 8 months
- Services 51.1 vs. 53.8 prior
- Composite 49.9 vs prior 52.1
- lowest since December 2022
Jibun / S&P Global Preliminary October PMIs for Japan:
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