Japanese S&P Global Composite PMI Flash (Jan) 52.8 (Prev. 51.1)

The January flash reading for Japan's S&P Global Composite PMI at 52.8 indicates stronger demand and overall economic activity compared to the previous month's 51.1.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 23 Jan 2026, 00:50 UTCOn the live feed at 00:30 UTC — 3 more headlines followed before this page went public

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Japanese S&P Global Composite PMI Flash (Jan) 52.8 (Prev. 51.1)

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This notable improvement suggests potential upward momentum in growth, which could have implications for monetary policy and market sentiment, particularly for commodity and currency markets as investors assess the sustainability of this rebound.

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