China’s Caixin Services PMI decelerated again in August, coming in at its lowest level of the year, while Australia’s Services PMI remained in contraction for the second consecutive month.
China’s August Services PMI 51.8 (expected 53.6; last 54.1)
Japan’s August Services PMI 54.3, as expected (last 53.8)
Hong Kong’s August Manufacturing PMI 49.8 (last 49.4)
India’s August Services PMI 60.1 (expected 61.0; last 62.3)
Australia’s August Services PMI 47.8 (expected 46.7; last 47.9)