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flag Japan's manufacturing sector shrank at its fastest pace in six months in September, while services held strong.

flag Japan's manufacturing sector contracted at its fastest pace in six months in September, with the PMI falling to 48.4, below the 50 threshold, due to declining output, new orders, and weak market conditions. flag Export orders showed signs of stabilization after an 17-month low, while input price inflation eased to its lowest since early 2021, though output prices rose. flag Manufacturing employment dropped for the first time since November 2024. flag In contrast, the services sector remained resilient with a PMI of 53.0, marking six straight months of expansion, supported by strong domestic demand. flag The composite PMI dipped to 51.1, signaling the slowest overall growth since May. flag The outlook remains uncertain amid global trade pressures and potential Bank of Japan rate hikes.

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