Today sees the latest public release of the Nikkei Flash Japan Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index™(PMI®). Published on a monthly basis approximately one week before final PMI data are released, this makes the PMI the earliest available indicator of manufacturing sector operating conditions in Japan. The estimate is typically based on approximately 85%–90% of total PMI survey responses each month and is designed to provide an accurate indication of final PMI data. Key points: Flash Japan Manufacturing PMI® increases to 52.4 in December, from 52.2 in November. New order growth accelerates despite exports ... (full story)