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08.05.202600:30:00UTC+00Japan’s Services Momentum Cools as S&P Global PMI Eases to 51.0 in April

Japan’s services sector lost some momentum in April, with the S&P Global Services PMI easing to 51.0 from a previous reading of 53.4, according to data updated on 8 May 2026.

Despite the slowdown, the latest figure remains above the 50-point threshold that separates expansion from contraction, indicating the sector continued to grow, albeit at a more moderate pace than previously. Both the prior and current readings are dated April 2026, highlighting a deceleration within the same period.

The softer PMI suggests that while demand in Japan’s services industry is still expanding, the pace of activity has cooled, a development that market participants will watch closely for potential implications for overall economic growth and policy expectations.

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