Japanese S&P Global Manufacturing PMI Flash (Mar) 51.4 vs. Exp. 52.8 (Prev. 53)
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The Japanese S&P Global Manufacturing PMI flash for March came in at 51.4, missing expectations of 52.8 and down from the previous reading of 53. This weaker-than-expected print suggests a potential slowdown in manufacturing activity, raising concerns over the strength of the economic recovery and its implications for policy direction and market sentiment, particularly in forex and commodities like gold.
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