By Fabiana Negrin Ochoa and James Glynn
Asia's manufacturing and services sectors are holding up despite the challenges posed by the drawn-out conflict in the Middle East and tightening financial conditions.
Survey data compiled by S&P Global indicate continued growth in private-sector activity in Australia, Japan and India this month, even as higher costs and supply disruptions strain businesses.
Markets look to flash purchasing managers indexes for an early glimpse into the supply and demand dynamics shaping economies.
Friday's prints continued to show pressure from the Iran crisis on company margins as energy prices remained high, but an upturn in business confidence as demand spurred more orders.
