S&P Says Long-Term Insurance Drives Growth for South Korean Non-Life Insurers—Focus on Duration Gap Management
S&P Global projects South Korea’s non-life insurers will see growth led by long-term insurance, but warns that competition and interest rate risks may pressure profitability and capital adequacy.
China’s services sector expanded at its fastest pace in three months in January, with the S&P Global Services PMI rising to 52.3, driven by strong new orders and employment, while the composite PMI also improved and the yuan edged lower after the data release.
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China’s January S&P Global Services PMI Rises to 52.3—Fastest Expansion in Three Months
China’s services sector expanded at its fastest pace in three months in January, with the S&P Global Services PMI rising to 52.3, driven by strong new orders and employment, while the composite PMI also improved and the yuan edged lower after the data release.
Japan January Services PMI Rises to 53.7, Up from 51.6 in December
Japan’s services sector PMI climbed to 53.7 in January, the highest since February 2025, signaling robust expansion and easing cost pressures, while the yen continued to weaken.
China's manufacturing PMI rose to 50.3 in January, marking two straight months of expansion as employment and new export orders improved, though growth remains modest amid cost pressures.
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China January S&P Global Manufacturing PMI Rises to 50.3, Up from 50.1 in Previous Month (Update)
China's manufacturing PMI rose to 50.3 in January, marking two straight months of expansion as employment and new export orders improved, though growth remains modest amid cost pressures.
China’s January S&P Global Manufacturing PMI Rises to 50.3 from 50.1 in Previous Month
China’s manufacturing sector showed modest improvement in January as the S&P Global Manufacturing PMI edged up to 50.3, signaling slight expansion from December’s 50.1 reading.
US January Services Sector Falls Short of Expectations—Manufacturing Sees Inventory Concerns
US services and manufacturing PMIs for January missed forecasts, with manufacturing inventories rising and new orders weakening, signaling slower economic momentum.
Eurozone’s January services PMI fell to a four-month low at 51.9, missing forecasts, while manufacturing remained in contraction; UK PMIs hit multi-month highs, signaling diverging regional momentum.
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Eurozone January Services PMI Falls to Four-Month Low; Manufacturing Remains in Contraction
Eurozone’s January services PMI fell to a four-month low at 51.9, missing forecasts, while manufacturing remained in contraction; UK PMIs hit multi-month highs, signaling diverging regional momentum.
S&P - Basic Capital Regulations to Have Divergent Impact on Insurers—Focus Shifts to Capital Management
S&P Global warns that South Korea’s new basic capital regulations will have uneven effects on insurers, prompting a strategic shift toward capital management and quality improvement.
Japan’s services sector expanded for a ninth straight month in December, but growth slowed to a seven-month low as input costs surged and new order growth moderated, according to S&P Global’s latest PMI data.
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Japan December Services PMI at 51.6—Slowest Expansion in Seven Months (Update)
Japan’s services sector expanded for a ninth straight month in December, but growth slowed to a seven-month low as input costs surged and new order growth moderated, according to S&P Global’s latest PMI data.
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