The preliminary (flash) and prior for this is here:
Japan March preliminary PMIs: Manufacturing 48.2 (prior 47.2) Services 54.9 (prior 52.9)
The final for manufacturing is a slightly improved (from February) 48.2. Still in contraction.
contracted for the 10th consecutive monthhighest in 4 months, since November 2023output and new orders declined at a slower
pace than in Februarynew export
orders declined at the fastest pace since February 2023, global demand remains a major headwindinput inflation the slowest since February 2021output inflation accelerated for the first time in nearly a year and hit a three-month highemployment rose at the quickest pace since July
Services final PMI will be out later in the week.
This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.