Japan’s industrial growth accelerates to 55.1 while Tokyo inflation

Japan’s industrial growth accelerates to 55.1 while Tokyo inflation

The S&P Global Japan Manufacturing PMI increased to 55.1 in April 2026, surpassing the flash estimate of 54.9 and rising from 51.6 in March.  This was the highest level since January 2022, with significant growth in output and new orders,

Japan’s factory activity growth hits 4-year high on stockpiling, PMI shows

Japan’s manufacturing activity grew at its strongest pace in over four years in April, as companies ramped up production and stockpiled goods amid supply chain disruptions caused by the Middle...