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Japan manufacturing expands as orders rise fastest since 2018, PMI shows
S&P Global said new orders rose at the fastest pace since January 2018, while manufacturers reported stronger overseas demand and improving business confidence.
TOKYO, Aug 21 : Japan's manufacturing sector expanded in August as new orders rose at their fastest pace since January 2018, a business survey showed on Friday.The S&P Global Flash Japan Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose to 55.1 in August from 54.5 in July, a preliminary estimate by S&P Glob