The composite index for Japan also fell to 52.3 from a flash estimate of 52.5. This decline indicates that service sector activity has slowed from a 5 month high, marking a reversal of the momentum seen in the most recent growth peak.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Global Markets16 days ago
Japanese businesses in the services industry reported a cooling of growth during the previous month. S&P Global finalized the September services PMI at 51.3, a downward revision from the initial flash reading of 51.6, meaning expansion in the sector was more muted than preliminary data suggested.

The composite index for Japan also fell to 52.3 from a flash estimate of 52.5. This decline indicates that service sector activity has slowed from a 5 month high, marking a reversal of the momentum seen in the most recent growth peak.
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