MAY 1, 2026 AT 12:30 AM

Japanese S&P Global Manufacturing PMI Final (Apr) 55.1 vs. Exp. 54.9 (Prev. 51.6)

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"April survey data pointed to a rebound in activity across Japan's manufacturing industry, with production expanding at the quickest rate in over 12 years. This was partly attributed to higher sales, which increased solidly overall, but also manufacturers' own efforts to bolster their stock levels as the war in the Middle East disrupted supply chains and pushed prices higher. Price pressures intensified, with input costs rising at the steepest rate for three and a half years."
"Current boost to manufacturing could soon fade unless we see reduced market uncertainty and more stable supply chain conditions."