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Japan's Q3 2026 (August) Services PMI rose to 52.5, a significant rebound from the previous reading of 51.2, marking a near five-month high and remaining firmly in expansionary territory. Driven by robust domestic demand, new orders saw accelerated growth, and services charge prices rose at the second-fastest pace on record. Markets expect this will prompt the Bank of Japan to further tighten its monetary policy.