Flash PMI readings from Japan for January, Jibun / Markit report.

Manufacturing 48.9, 3rd month of contraction in a row

  • prior 48.9 also
  • factory output & new orders fell for a seventh consecutive month

Services 52.4, to a 3 month high

  • prior 51.1

Composite 50.8, into expansion for the first time in 3 months

  • prior 49.7

USD/JPY update, down a few tics:

usdyen preliminary January pmi 2023