Japan's Business Activity Growth Hits 15-Month High But Future Confidence Slips Lower
Thursday, 22 August 2024, 08:00
Japan's Business Activity Growth Surges
Japan's private sector expansion accelerated in August to the fastest rate seen since May 2023. This growth has been fueled by notable improvements in the service sector, alongside a renewed modest growth in manufacturing output.
Concerns About Future Confidence
Despite the impressive growth rates, future confidence among businesses has slipped lower, which may signal potential challenges for sustaining upward momentum in the long term.
- Private sector growth rate at 15-month high
- Service sector improvements are driving growth
- Manufacturing shows modest recovery
- Future business confidence diminishes
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