Japan’s manufacturing sector stabilised in December 2025 after five months of decline, with the S&P Global PMI rising to the neutral 50 from 48.7 in November.
New orders fell at the slowest pace in 19 months, output was broadly stable, and employment increased.
However, input costs surged at the fastest rate since April, lifting selling prices despite subdued demand.
New orders fell at the slowest pace in 19 months, output was broadly stable, and employment increased.
However, input costs surged at the fastest rate since April, lifting selling prices despite subdued demand.
