TOKYO, June 1 : Japan's manufacturing sector expanded in May at a slightly slower pace, as record export order growth was offset by surging costs driven by the Middle East war and inflated output from stockpiling, a private survey showed on Monday.• The final S&P Global Japan Manufacturing Purchasing Manage

BEIJING: China's factory activity was flat in May after two months of expansion, official data showed Sunday (May 31), as weaker demand and rising energy costs due to the Middle…

China's factory activity flatlined in May following two months of expansion, official data showed Sunday, as weaker demand and soaring energy costs...

China's manufacturing activity slowed in May, with the official factory PMI slipping to 50 from 50.3 in April, as a five-day holiday disruption and pressures from weaker global…

TOKYO, June 1 : Japan's manufacturing sector expanded in May at a slightly slower pace, as record export order growth was offset by surging costs driven by the Middle East war and…

(Corrects to restore dropped word 'flat' in lead paragraph)By Makiko YamazakiTOKYO, June 1 : Japanese companies' annual spending on plant and equipment remained almost flat in the…

Asian factories saw steady growth in May. Companies built up stocks to counter potential supply disruptions from the Middle East conflict. China's manufacturing expanded for the…

India's manufacturing sector saw its fastest growth in three months during May, fueled by robust domestic demand and a surge in new orders. Despite intense cost pressures from…

India's Manufacturing PMI rose to 55.0 in May, signaling growth amid intense cost pressures and softened business optimism.

India's manufacturing sector expanded at its fastest pace in three months in May, supported by strong domestic demand, infrastructure-led activity and rising new business orders,…

PMI Manufacturing rose to a 3-month high of 55 in May, driven by strong domestic demand and increased production activity.

...steep jump in producer costs sends a worrying signal that broader economy inflation has further to rise in the coming months.

US manufacturing PMI hit 55.3 in May 2026, the strongest expansion since 2022. But rising input costs and supply chain delays have business leaders frustrated.