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Japan's Services Activity Stagnates Amid Surging Costs

Published Wednesday, June 3, 2026 · Updated June 3

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Japan's services activity stagnated in May, with the S&P Global final Japan Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) dropping to 50.0 from 51.0 in April. This stagnation is occurring amidst surging costs.

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  • The S&P Global final Japan Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell to 50.0 in May from 51.0 in April.

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  • Channel News AsiaCenter

    The article provides a factual report on Japan's economic performance, focusing on the services sector's stagnation and the contributing factors like rising costs and geopolitical uncertainty.

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