Japan's services growth slows as Middle East war dents confidence, PMI shows

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TOKYO, April 3 : Japan's services sector grew at its weakest pace in three months in March, a private survey showed on Friday, as rising uncertainty over the Middle East war crushed business confidence to its lowest level since the pandemic. Here are the key details: • The S&P Global final Japan Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell to 53.4 in March from a 21-month high of 53.8 in February, but topped the flash reading of 52.8 and marked the 12th month of expansion. Readings above 50.0

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