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Global economic reports show mixed growth across services and industrial sectors
Global economic indicators show mixed results across various sectors. In Mozambique, business activity reached a four-year high in August, with the Standard Bank PMI rising to 51.9 points, driven by growth in output, new orders, and employment, particularly in the construction sector.
In Nigeria, the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) warned that a 4.43% GDP growth in Q2 2026 masks a deep industrial crisis. While services accounted for 56.62% of GDP, the industrial sector's growth slowed significantly, with manufacturing and electricity supply facing severe headwinds.
In the United States, services sector activity strengthened in August. The ISM non-manufacturing PMI rose to 55.4, and the S&P Global Services PMI jumped to 56.8, fueled by robust demand and new orders, though employment and price pressures remain points of concern for the Federal Reserve.
China reported steady growth in service trade for the first seven months of 2026, reaching nearly 4.45 trillion yuan. This expansion was largely driven by travel and transport services. Meanwhile, Brazil's services PMI saw a marginal rise to 50.5 in August, indicating fragile expansion amid high input costs. India also reported robust growth, with its economy expanding by 7.8% in Q1 FY27, supported by strong performance across multiple sectors.
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Japan's new export business contracted for the fifth consecutive month. srnnews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] New business in Japan's services sector increased for the 26th consecutive month. srnnews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Employment in Japan's services sector rose for the 12th consecutive month. srnnews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Japan's services sector PMI rose to 52.5 in August from 51.2 in July. srnnews.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The HSBC India Services PMI Business Activity Index rose to 54.1 in August from 53.3 in July. bizrapidx.com · www.socialnews.xyz
- [● 2 SOURCES] Employment growth in India's services sector reached its highest level in 15 months during August. bizrapidx.com · www.socialnews.xyz
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The US services PMI rose to 56.8 in August from 54.6 in July. businessnews.com.my
- [● 3 SOURCES] The US ISM services PMI rose to 55.4 in August from 54.1 in July. businessnews.com.my · www.monitordaily.com · cryptobriefing.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Japan's services PMI rose to 52.5 in August from 51.2 in July. srnnews.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Nigeria's industrial growth fell from 7.46% in Q2 2025 to 3.96% in Q2 2026. marketnewsng.com · mmsplusng.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Mozambique's PMI rose from 51.4 points in July to 51.9 points in August. 360mozambique.com · www.diarioeconomico.co.mz
- [● 2 SOURCES] China's services PMI rose to 51.4 in August from 50.4 in July. www.businesstimes.com.sg