Japan Jibun Bank PMI Manufacturing April 2025 Preliminary 48.5, in contraction for the 10th month in a row
- prior 48.4
- subindex for new orders dropped at the fastest pace since February 2024
- manufacturers’ business confidence worsened to its lowest level since June 2020
- uncertainty cited due to global economic outlook and trade environment, staff shortages and an ageing population
- Inflationary pressures continued
Services 52.2, highest in 3 months
- prior 50.0
- Inflationary pressures continued
Composite 51.1
- prior 48.9
This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.