Japan’s Factory Activity Returns to Contraction in July, PMI Data Shows

Breaking NewsAug. 01, 2025

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Japan's manufacturing sector contracted again in July, following a brief stabilization in June, due to subdued demand affecting production.
The S&P Global Japan Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) dropped to 48.9 in July from 50.1 in June, indicating a contraction as it fell below the 50.0 threshold.
The final PMI reading was consistent with the earlier flash estimate of 48.8, reflecting ongoing challenges in the manufacturing sector.

AsianFin -- Japan’s manufacturing sector contracted again in July after a brief stabilization in June, as subdued demand weighed on production, according to a private sector survey released Friday.

The S&P Global Japan Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) slipped to 48.9 in July from 50.1 in June, falling below the 50.0 mark that separates expansion from contraction. The final reading was largely in line with the earlier flash estimate of 48.8.

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