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April 23, 2025

Japan’s Factory Activity Shrinks as Confidence Dips

Japan’s factory activity contracted for the tenth consecutive month in April, with confidence among manufacturers falling to nearly five-year lows, according to a private-sector survey. The decline was driven by concerns over
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December 31, 2024

China’s Factory Activity Growth Falls Short in December

China’s manufacturing sector showed slower-than-expected growth in December, signaling that Beijing’s stimulus measures have yet to meaningfully revitalize its struggling economy. The official purchasing managers’ index (PMI) for December came in at