S&P Global announced that, after seasonal adjustment, Japan's S&P Manufacturing PMI for May was confirmed at 54.5, easing from the previous reading of 55.1, which had marked a 51-month high, in line with expectations.During the period, output and sales of Japanese manufacturers further improved, while input costs and output charges rose at the fastest pace on record. Inventory replenishment continued amid ongoing supply chain disruptions. (da/u)
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