China's services activity expanded at the fastest pace in seven months in December, driven by a surge in domestic demand, but orders from abroad declined, reflecting growing trade risks to the economy,

A private gauge of China’s service activity expanded at a faster clip at the end of 2024 as Beijing moved to boost domestic demand.

VCG. China's Caixin General Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) reached 52.2 in December, the highest since June 2024, signaling an accelerated expansion in the pr

China's factory activity grew in December but at a slower-than-expected pace, as overall sales were dampened by falling export orders amid concerns over the trade outlook, a private-sector survey showed on Thursday.

China's manufacturing sector continued to expand in the final month of 2024. That said, the degrees to which new orders and production rose were both softer. Overall sales were dampened by falling export orders.

Japan's service activity expanded for a second straight month in December, buoyed by solid demand and business expansion, a private-sector survey showed on Monday. The final au Jibun Bank Service purchasing managers' index (PMI) grew to 50.

The au Jibun Bank Japan Services PMI was revised lower to 50.9 in December 2024 from a flash reading of 51.4. New orders increased for the sixth straight month, with the growth rate reaching its strongest since August.

Japan’s service sector activity expanded in December, driven by strong demand and continued business growth, according to the final au Jibun Bank Services PMI by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The PMI rose to 50.

Japan's service activity expanded for a second straight month in December, buoyed by solid demand and business expansion, a private-sector survey showed on Monday (January 6). Julian Satterthwaite reports.