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23.10.202600:30:00UTC+00Japan’s Manufacturing Momentum Eases in October as PMI Slips to 53.3

Japan’s manufacturing sector showed a mild loss of momentum in October 2026, as the S&P Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) edged down to 53.3, compared with 54.1 in September 2026.

Despite the decline, the latest reading, released with updated data on 23 October 2026, keeps the PMI comfortably above the 50-point threshold that separates expansion from contraction. This suggests that factory activity in Japan continues to grow, albeit at a slightly slower pace than in the previous month.

The softening in the headline index points to a moderation in the sector’s recent strength, which investors and policymakers will watch closely for signs of whether Japan’s manufacturing recovery can maintain its current expansionary trajectory into the final months of 2026.

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