Mumbai, Sept. 24 -- 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.
The overall expansion was driven by a further solid rise in service sector output, while the downturn in manufacturing production gathered pace.
The flash services Purchasing Managers' Index hit 53.0 in September, slightly down from 53.1 in August. Meanwhile, the manufacturi...