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2026.03.0200:30:00UTC+00Japan’s Manufacturing Pulse Quickens as S&P Global PMI Climbs to 53.0 in February

Japan’s manufacturing sector showed stronger momentum in February, with the S&P Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rising to 53.0, up from 51.5 previously. Both readings, recorded for February 2026 and updated on 2 March 2026, indicate an ongoing expansion in factory activity, with the latest figure pointing to a faster pace of growth.

A PMI reading above 50 signals expansion in manufacturing conditions, and the move from 51.5 to 53.0 suggests improving business conditions for Japanese manufacturers. The latest increase underscores a firmer industrial backdrop, hinting at potentially stronger output, orders, and broader manufacturing confidence during the period.

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