Japan's tertiary activity index increased for the second straight month in May, according to data from the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry on Wednesday.
The seasonally adjusted tertiary activity index rose 1.1 percent on a monthly basis, following 0.8 percent recovery in April.
Among industries, finance and insurance, information and communications, living and amusement-related services, retail trade, medical, health care and welfare, business-related services, and transport and postal activities increased in May. Meanwhile, declines were seen across the real estate and wholesale trade segments.
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September 11, 2026 16:26 ET Consumer prices data was the main news on the economic front in the U.S. this week. In Europe, the latest interest rate decision from the European Central Bank was the focus along with the revised second quarter economic growth data for the euro area. In Asia, the monthly foreign trade data from China drew attention.