European Investor
05 Oct 2026, 09:24
Japan Services PMI Slips to 51.3 in September, Missing Expectations
Japan’s S&P Global Services PMI fell to 51.3 in September from 52.5 previously, coming in below the 51.6 market consensus.
The reading remained above the 50 threshold, meaning the services sector continued to expand, but the pace of growth slowed noticeably during the month.
The weaker-than-expected result suggests some moderation in domestic service-sector momentum heading into the fourth quarter.
Japan’s S&P Global Services PMI fell to 51.3 in September from 52.5 previously, coming in below the 51.6 market consensus.
The reading remained above the 50 threshold, meaning the services sector continued to expand, but the pace of growth slowed noticeably during the month.
The weaker-than-expected result suggests some moderation in domestic service-sector momentum heading into the fourth quarter.
