Asia: Uplift in November PMIs - Westpac

PMIs lifted across Asia in November, with Japan making cyclical highs back to 2014, India continuing its rebound from the mid-year GST disruption, and Indonesia edging up, points out Simon Murray, Research Analyst at Westpac.

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“Recent Q3 GDP outcomes indicated solid growth in these Asian economies. The PMIs suggest this momentum should continue through Q4. The uplift hallmarks positive sentiment and is a good sign for the upcoming summer tourism season in Australia. For Indonesia and India, the expansion’s resilience highlights their long-term economic potential.”