The services sector in Japan continued to expand in April, although at a slower pace, the latest survey from Nikkei revealed on Tuesday with a services PMI score of 52.2.
That's down from 52.9 in March, although it remains above the boom-or-bust line of 50 that separates expansion from contraction.
Individually, activity and new business both increased at solid but slower rates. Employment saw marginal increase, while slower inflation in both input and output prices was signaled.
The composite PMI came in at 52.6, down from 52.9 in the previous month.
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April 24, 2026 15:15 ET Economics news flow was relatively light this week even as the conflict in the Middle East continued, raising concerns for policymakers. In the U.S., spending data, initial jobless claims and pending home sales were the highlights. Business confidence in the biggest euro area economy was in focus in Europe. Inflation data from Japan gained attention in Asia.