Japan service sector activity slows from 5-month high, PMI shows

Japan's service sector growth slowed in September due to slower business activity, new orders, and disruption from an earthquake, with a PMI of 51.3 marking a decrease from August's five-month high. Employment rose at the fastest rate since February, while new export business declined sharply and input cost inflation eased but stayed high.

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