Japan's services PMI fell to 53.4 in March from February's 21-month high of 53.8, showing continued expansion but at the slowest pace in three months amid rising input costs and weakening business confidence due to Middle East conflict uncertainties, according to S&P Global data released on the 3rd.
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Japan March Manufacturing PMI Falls to 51.6 from 53.0 in February
Japan's manufacturing PMI fell to 51.6 in March from February's 45-month high of 53.0, showing continued expansion but at a slower pace as Middle East conflict uncertainty weighs on business confidence and drives input costs to 19-month highs, according to S&P Global data released on April 1.
S&P Global assigns 'AA' rating to Korea National Oil Corporation's dollar bonds, matching sovereign rating on expectation of government support, though debt-to-EBITDA ratio expected to remain elevated at 10-11 times through 2027 despite oil price gains from Middle East tensions
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S&P Assigns 'AA' Credit Rating to Oil Corporation's Dollar Bonds
S&P Global assigns 'AA' rating to Korea National Oil Corporation's dollar bonds, matching sovereign rating on expectation of government support, though debt-to-EBITDA ratio expected to remain elevated at 10-11 times through 2027 despite oil price gains from Middle East tensions
China's manufacturing sector shows robust expansion with S&P Global PMI reaching 52.1 in February, the highest reading since December 2020, driven by strong new orders and export demand growth, while official NBS PMI disappoints at 49.0
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Japan's February Services PMI Hits 53.8, Highest in Nearly Two Years
Japan's services sector PMI climbed to 53.8 in February, marking the highest reading in nearly two years and extending expansion for 11 consecutive months, driven by new business growth and robust domestic demand despite moderate overseas demand increases, according to S&P Global data released on the 4th.
Eurozone manufacturing PMI reached 50.8 in February, surpassing the 50 threshold to mark the highest level in 44 months, with Germany leading the recovery at 50.9 despite persistent structural challenges including high energy prices and trade tensions.
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Eurozone February Manufacturing PMI Hits 44-Month High at 50.8
Eurozone manufacturing PMI reached 50.8 in February, surpassing the 50 threshold to mark the highest level in 44 months, with Germany leading the recovery at 50.9 despite persistent structural challenges including high energy prices and trade tensions.
POSCO Future M has been named among the top 15% of global electrical components and equipment firms in S&P Global’s 2026 Sustainability Yearbook, marking its third consecutive year as an ESG leader, with high marks for carbon reduction, supply chain management, and responsible sourcing.
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US February S&P Services PMI at 52.3, Below Forecast of 53.0
US S&P Global Services PMI for February came in at 52.3, missing market expectations of 53.0 and signaling a slower pace of expansion in the services sector.
LG Electronics and Celltrion are the only South Korean firms to rank in S&P Global's ESG Top 1% for 2026, highlighting LG's sustained global leadership in sustainability for three consecutive years.
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LG Electronics Ranks in S&P ESG Top 1% for Third Consecutive Year—Only Two Korean Firms Make the List Alongside Celltrion
LG Electronics and Celltrion are the only South Korean firms to rank in S&P Global's ESG Top 1% for 2026, highlighting LG's sustained global leadership in sustainability for three consecutive years.
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