Japan's Services PMI Stagnates but Outlook Still Upbeat -- Market Talk

Japan's services sector stalled in June, PMI data suggests, with activity falling for the first time since August 2022.

WSJ23:50 ET

Japanese Yen Remains Weaker as Business Activity Shows Signs of Contraction

The Japanese Yen (JPY) continues to hold losses on Wednesday, remaining near its low of 161.75, a level not seen since 1986, recorded in the previous session.

FXStreet23:23 ET

Japanese Service Sector Faces First Decline Since August 2022 Amid Stagnant Demand, Rising Costs

The Japanese service sector saw a decline in June, the first since August 2022, as reported by the latest PMI data, according to an S&P Global report on Wednesday.

MT Newswires21:30 ET

Japan's Economy Now Seen Shrinking in 2024 by Two Forecasters

Two economists flipped their forecasts for Japan’s economy to show a contraction in 2024 a day after first-quarter gross domestic product data were revised sharply lower, highlighting the Bank of Japan’s quandary as it weighs the case for a rate hike.

BNN BloombergJul 2 02:07 ET

Japan Factory Sector Steady in June, and Optimistic: PMI Report

Japan's factory managers in June reported modest boosts to output and also sustained job creation, while "business sentiment improved to its best in 2024 so far," reported S&P Global, citing its monthly survey of the nation's manufacturing sector.

MT NewswiresJul 1 06:07 ET

Japan Revises Economic Growth in 1Q Downward, as Latest Data Show Sluggish Demand and Rising Prices

Japan revised its earlier estimates to show that its economy contracted at a 2.9% annual pace in the first quarter of the year, as meanwhile a survey by the central bank released Monday showed conditions remain sluggish.

Yahoo FinanceJul 1 02:34 ET