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January 2, 2025

Global Factory Activity Ends 2024 on a Weak Note

Manufacturing activity across Asia, Europe, and the U.S. concluded 2024 with sluggish performance, reflecting mounting concerns about trade tensions and economic uncertainty as the world braces for a challenging 2025. Weakness in
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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