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Japan services growth hits five-month high, PMI shows
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Japan
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Fusion42 · 3 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Japan's services sector grew at its fastest pace in five months in August, driven by stronger domestic demand, with the S&P Global Services PMI rising to 52.5 from 51.2. However, export business contracted sharply for the fifth month, input costs remain high, and employment growth slowed.
◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway
Rising domestic services activity in Japan signals opportunity for founders targeting local markets as export demand weakens. Expect cost pressures and Bank of Japan interest rate hikes to shape financing conditions soon.
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japanservices-growthPMIdomestic-demandinflationemployment