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flag Japan's manufacturing sector stabilized in December 2025, ending five months of decline, driven by stronger domestic demand and rising employment, though export orders stayed weak.

flag Japan's manufacturing sector stabilized in December 2025, with the final PMI rising to 50.0, ending five consecutive months of contraction. flag The decline in new orders slowed to its weakest pace since May 2024, driven by stronger domestic demand and new projects, though export orders remained weak, especially for semiconductors. flag Employment rose for the 13th straight month, and input prices climbed to their highest level since April due to higher raw material, labor, and transportation costs, along with a weaker yen. flag The Bank of Japan recently raised rates to their highest in over 30 years, signaling potential further hikes amid inflationary pressures and ongoing risks from a sluggish global economy and aging population. flag Business sentiment remained positive but dipped slightly.

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