Japan PMI Slows in March as Iran War Hits Output Japan manufacturing PMI fell to 49.8 in March 2026; new export orders plunged to 46.5, pointing to near‑term factory contraction (Investing.com, Apr 1, 2026).

Japan PMI Slows in March as Iran War Hits Output: Japan manufacturing PMI fell to 49.8 in March 2026; new export orders plunged to 46.5, pointing to near‑term factory contraction (Investing.com, Apr 1,… 👈 Read full analysis #JapanPMI #Manufacturing #ExportOrders #EconomicSlowdown #FactoryActivity

Japan PMI Falls to 49.6 in March Japan's composite PMI fell to 49.6 in March 2026; manufacturing hit 48.9 and services 49.8, marking three-month lows and prompting equity and FX repricing (S&P Global/Seeking Alpha).

Japan PMI Falls to 49.6 in March: Japan's composite PMI fell to 49.6 in March 2026; manufacturing hit 48.9 and services 49.8, marking three-month lows and prompting equity and FX repricing (S&P… 👈 Read full analysis #JapanPMI #EconomicGrowth #Manufacturing #ServicesSector #MarketTrends

Japan PMI Slips to 52.5 in March as Momentum Cools Japan's flash composite PMI fell to 52.5 in March from 53.9 in Feb; manufacturing dropped to 51.4 and services to 52.8, signaling slower private-sector expansion.

Japan PMI Slips to 52.5 in March as Momentum Cools: Japan's flash composite PMI fell to 52.5 in March from 53.9 in Feb; manufacturing dropped to 51.4 and services to 52.8, signaling slower… 👈 Read full analysis #JapanPMI #EconomicIndicators #Manufacturing #ServicesSector #PrivateSector

Japan Jibun / S&P Global Services PMI for March 50.0 (prior 53.7) Japan’s services sector stagnated in March, with the Jibun Bank / S&P Global Services PMI falling to 50.0 * matching the neutral level that separates growth from contraction * from February’s 53.7 * better than the earlier flash estimate of 49.5 The data suggests that momentum from earlier in the year has faded, as companies reported weaker market conditions. While new orders continued to grow, the pace slowed for a second month, hitting its weakest point since November. Export orders still increased, helped by demand from China and Taiwan, though this also moderated. Despite solid business expectations for the year ahead, confidence dipped to its lowest level since January 2021, reflecting worries about labour shortages, an ageing population, and uncertainty in global trade, especially following President Trump’s tariff announcements. Costs for businesses are rising too, with input price inflation hitting a 19-month high due to labour, material, and fuel costs, as well as currency effects. However, output prices (what companies charge customers) fell to a five-month low. The broader picture is also concerning: Japan’s composite PMI, which includes both services and manufacturing, fell to 48.9, signaling the fastest contraction in over two years and the first overall decline since October. *** USD/JPY update - JPY has surged after Trump's latest trade war tariff announcement: This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.

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