Japanese private sector output expands at quickest rate for nearly a year-and-a-half in January
From pmi.spglobal.com
The latest S&P Global Flash PMIŽ data indicated that total Japanese private sector output expanded at the quickest rate in 17 months in January. The improved performance at the start of the year coincided with a stronger increase in new business, which contributed to a record rise in the volume of outstanding work. Companies responded to this by raising their staffing levels to the greatest extent since April 2019. Prices data meanwhile showed a further sharp upturn in operating expenses, which led to a marked rise in selling prices. The headline seasonally adjusted S&P Global Flash Japan PMI Composite Output Index ...
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