The au Jibun Bank Japan Services PMI rose to 51.5 in June 2025 from a final 51.0 in May, according to a flash estimate. It marked the third consecutive month of expansion in the services sector, supported by a quicker rise in new orders and a modest increase in overseas sales. Firms continued to expand their workforce, and backlogs of work accumulated. On the inflation front, input costs rose at the slowest pace in 15 months but remained elevated, while output prices increased at the fastest rate since January. Lastly, business sentiment softened slightly, staying notably weaker than the average recorded throughout 2024.