Japan’s Feb factory activity extends decline as conditions worsen

TOKYO  —Japan’s factory activity extended declines and service sector growth eased in February, surveys showed on Thursday, suggesting business conditions were worsening as the economy struggles to emerge from recession. The flash au Jibun Bank Japan manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) fell to 47.2 in February from 48.0 in January. The headline index has remained Read The Rest at :