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Japan's Factory Activity Growth Slows in September

Published Thursday, September 24, 2026 · Updated September 24

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What We Know — Key Points

  • The S&P Global flash Japan Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell to 54.1 in September from 54.9 in August.

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  • Channel News Asia

    The article emphasizes that while overall growth slowed, new export orders and business confidence, particularly in AI-related sectors, semiconductors, defense, and automobiles, remained strong.

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