Manufacturing PMI readings from Japan and Australia ticked up in their flash readings for August, but remained in contractionary territory while Japan’s Services PMIs showed a slight acceleration in the pace of growth.
Japan’s flash August Manufacturing PMI 49.7 (expected 49.5; last 49.6) and flash Services PMI 54.3 (expected 53.9; last 53.8)
Australia’s flash August Manufacturing PMI 49.4 (expected 49.6; last 49.6) and flash Services PMI 46.7 (expected 47.9; last 47.9)
South Korea’s September Manufacturing BSI Index 67 (expected 72; last 72)