India, July 24 -- Japan's private sector logged a steady growth in July as stronger growth in the service sector was offset by a fall in manufacturing output, flash survey data from S&P Global showed on Thursday.
The flash composite output index remained unchanged at 51.5 in July. A score above 50.0 indicates expansion in the sector.
The survey showed that business activity has increased in each of the past four months, with the rate of expansion slightly quicker than seen on average over the first half of 2025.
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A strong growth in services activity contrasted with a renewed fall in factory production. The services Purchasing Managers' Index rose to 53.5...