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International

Japan services growth hits five-month high, PMI shows

2026-09-03T01:14:40.000Z
Within manufacturing, the PMI for the linchpin electronics sector is up 0.2 points at 52.6, marking the 15th consecutive month of growth.
Economy & Policy

Singapore factories keep humming on AI boom as PMI rises to 51.5

2026-09-02T13:00:00.000Z
S&P Global’s Eurozone Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 52.7 in August from 51.9 in July, its highest reading since May 2022.
International

Eurozone factory growth at more than four-year high in August

2026-09-01T08:31:23.000Z
Manufacturers raised staffing levels for a 21st consecutive month, and the rate of job creation was the fastest since February 2018.
International

Japan manufacturing growth accelerates as AI demand lifts new orders: PMI

2026-09-01T01:13:14.000Z
The US’ manufacturing PMI has this year held above the 50 threshold, which indicates growth in the sector. 
International

US manufacturing activity jumps to more than four-year high in July

2026-08-03T14:21:39.000Z
The PMI for the linchpin electronics sector grew 0.2 points to 52.4, marking the fourteenth consecutive month of expansion.
Economy & Policy

Singapore PMI edges up to 51.4 in July despite Middle East supply-chain pressures

2026-08-03T13:00:00.000Z
The RatingDog China General Manufacturing PMI, compiled by S&P Global, fell to 50.9 in July from 51.7 in June, missing analysts’ forecast of 51.5.
International

China factory growth slows to four-month low in July, adding to economic slowdown concerns

2026-08-03T04:42:58.000Z
S&P Global said its flash services Purchasing Managers’ Index rose to 53.6, the highest since November, from 51.2 in June.
International

US business activity perks up in July, helped by World Cup

2026-07-24T14:28:00.000Z
The electronics sector PMI has increased 0.3 point to 52.2.
Singapore

Singapore’s PMI edges up to 51.3 in June on AI-related tailwinds

2026-07-02T13:00:00.000Z
The Bank of England, which held interest rates steady in June, is closely watching how higher energy prices, caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, feed into the economy.
International

UK manufacturing activity cools despite stockpiling boost to output, PMI shows

2026-07-01T12:20:46.000Z
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