FX.co ★ Japan Services Growth Slows

Japan’s flash S&P Global Services PMI Business Activity Index eased to 51.6 in September 2026, down from a final 52.5 in August, when it had reached its highest level since March. New orders continued to grow, albeit at a slower pace, while overseas demand declined further. At the same time, employment growth picked up, underpinning another increase in overall private-sector staffing.