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JGBS: Preliminary August Manufacturing PMI for Japan comes in at 52.8, up from a

final 52.1 in July, hitting a 3-month high in the process. The report is broadly

positive with all sub-components increasing, most at a faster rate with the

exception of output prices.

- Following the release Paul Smith Director at IHS Markit, the compiler of the

survey, said "Expansion continues to be supported by a mix of strengthened

demand from both domestic and external sources: public work projects and

stronger sales to South East Asia were both reported by panellists as areas of

growth in August."

- Final data is due to be published on September 1st, the preliminary reading

includes 80-85% of respondents.

- JGB's ignored the release, futures last down 2 ticks at 150.72, holding at

session lows.