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flag Japan's manufacturing PMI rises but remains in contraction, hit by U.S. tariffs and falling orders.

flag Japan's manufacturing sector showed signs of stabilizing in August, with the PMI increasing to 49.9 from 48.9 in July, but it's still contracting. flag U.S. tariffs hurt overseas demand, and new orders continued to fall. flag The services sector expanded but at a slower pace, with the composite PMI rising slightly to 51.9. flag Higher input costs are squeezing margins, and selling price inflation is slowing, creating challenges for businesses.

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