Japan Jibun Bank / Markit preliminary September Manufacturing PMI 51.2 vs. prior 52.7
The flash PMIs for Japan this month, the final reading for these will come from next week. Jibun Bank Manufacturing PMI 51.2 Services 47.4 Composite 47.7
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