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nippon.comfinance53 days ago
Japan Composite PMI Falls to 52.2 in April
The S&P Global composite purchasing managers' index for Japan edged down to 52.2 in final April data from 52.4 the prior month. The services PMI also declined slightly to 51.0 from 51.2. Both readings remained above the 50 threshold that separates expansion from contraction.
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riotimesonline.comfinance55 days ago
Brazil Services PMI Rises to 52.4 in April
The S&P Global Brazil Services PMI increased to 52.4 in April from 50.1 in March, indicating expansion in the services sector. The Composite PMI also rose to 52.4 from 49.9 the previous month. Both readings point to a return to growth after March's contraction in the composite in…
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rte.iefinance68 days ago
US Business Activity PMI at 50.8 in April 2026
US business activity growth recovered in April 2026 after slowing in March, with manufacturing reaching a 47-month high. Services demand remained subdued due to the Middle East war and rising prices. UK consumer confidence fell to its lowest in over two years amid similar economi…
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Authors of the study: Pasquale Borrelli, David A. Robinson, Panos Panagos, Emanuele Lugato, Jae E. Yang, Christine Alewell, David Wuepper, Luca Montanarella, and Cristiano Ballabio / Wikimedia (CC BY 4.0)finance68 days ago
Eurozone GDP Contracts 1% in Q2 2026, First Decline Since Late 2024
The eurozone economy contracted in April for the first time in 16 months, driven by the ongoing Middle East war. Preliminary data indicates a 0.1% GDP decline in the second quarter of 2026. The service sector experienced its sharpest fall since early 2021 pandemic lockdowns.
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