Japan's private sector grew at the slowest pace in four months in September as the strong rise in services activity was partially offset by a steeper fall in manufacturing production, flash survey data published by S&P Global showed on Wednesday.
The flash composite output index fell to 51.1 in September from a six-month high of 52.0 in August.
Nonetheless, the indicator remained above the crucial 50.0 mark that separates growth from contraction.
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