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Japan's Service Sector Grows Amid Rising Domestic Demand

10/3/2025

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Japan's service sector expanded in September, supported by domestic demand.
S&P Global Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose to 53.3, marking 11 months of growth.
Domestic orders rose, while export orders declined for the third month.
Input costs eased, but high labor and material costs raised charges.
Employment grew; confidence reached eight months, while the Composite PMI fell to 51.3.

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Story summary

Japan's service sector expanded in September, supported by domestic demand.
S&P Global Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose to 53.3, marking 11 months of growth.
Domestic orders rose, while export orders declined for the third month.
Input costs eased, but high labor and material costs raised charges.
Employment grew; confidence reached eight months, while the Composite PMI fell to 51.3.