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Japan's Services Activity Stagnates in May Amid Surging Costs

Japan's services sector activity flattened in May, with the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) at 50.0, marking its weakest pace since early 2025. This stagnation is attributed to surging costs impacting the sector.

3 Jun, 00:39 — 3 Jun, 06:18
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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual91d ago

Japan's services activity stagnates in May as costs surge, PMI shows

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seeking-alphaMixed91d ago

Japan services activity flattens to 50.0 in May, marking weakest pace since early 2025

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channel-news-asia3 Jun, 00:39First to report

Japan's services activity stagnates in May as costs surge, PMI shows

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seeking-alpha3 Jun, 06:18Latest update

Japan services activity flattens to 50.0 in May, marking weakest pace since early 2025

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