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Japan's Manufacturing PMI Rises but Confidence Plummets

3/3/2025

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Japan's manufacturing PMI increased to 49.0 in February, still indicating contraction despite a slight rise from January's 48.7.
Ongoing weak demand from the US, Europe, and China hampers growth prospects.
Business confidence hit its lowest level since June 2020 due to uncertainties in US trade policy.
Output fell for the sixth consecutive month, with subdued new orders reflecting low client confidence.
Rising input costs prompted manufacturers to raise selling prices.

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Story summary

Japan's manufacturing PMI increased to 49.0 in February, still indicating contraction despite a slight rise from January's 48.7.
Ongoing weak demand from the US, Europe, and China hampers growth prospects.
Business confidence hit its lowest level since June 2020 due to uncertainties in US trade policy.
Output fell for the sixth consecutive month, with subdued new orders reflecting low client confidence.
Rising input costs prompted manufacturers to raise selling prices.