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Terminal News·Council··1 min read

Japan service sector growth slows, PMI falls to 51.3

Japan's service sector activity moderated in September after reaching a five-month high, extending a slower pace of private sector growth.

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What happened

Japan's service sector PMI dropped to 51.3 in September from 52.5 in August. 145 The slowdown followed a five-month high in activity. 45 Japan's private sector extended its growth streak to the 18th consecutive month, at the slowest pace since May. 24 S&P Global survey results attributed the slower expansion to weaker business activity and sales. 4

Why it matters

Japan's slowdown coincides with similar deceleration in Australia's private sector, where the Services PMI fell to 51.9 in September. 23

What to watch

S&P Global's October survey will show whether service sector growth stabilizes or continues moderating. 5

Sources · 5

  • [1]Japan's Service Sector Growth Slows in September, PMI at 51.3

    gurufocus.com · via Marketaux

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  • [2]Japan service sector activity slows from 5-month high, PMI shows reut.rs/4iYxs9k

    Reuters · Bluesky

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  • [3]Japan's Private Sector Growth Slows in September as DXJ Trades 43% Above GF Value™

    gurufocus.com · via Marketaux

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  • [4]Australia's Private Sector Growth Slows in September 2026, AUD Faces Valuation Challenges

    gurufocus.com · via Marketaux

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  • [5]Japan Service Sector Growth Moderates

    rttnews.com · via Marketaux

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