Japan – Markit/JMMA Manufacturing PMI for January: 56.6 (vs. prior was 55.2)

• prior was 55.2

• At 56.6 it’s the highest level since February 2006
• Output rises to 61.1 (from 58.3 in December), the highest level on record
• New export orders, though, fell to 52.8 from 55.7

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ADDED – Reuters now have their recap up: Japan January manufacturing PMI at 8-year high

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Added:

• Fastest growth in purchasing activity in survey history