Brazil Industrial Output Falls in May âšī¸
Brazil's industrial production declined 0.5% in May 2025, with most sectors experiencing losses, particularly motor vehicles and petroleum products, though year-on-year output still grew 3.3%.
Moderate industrial production decline suggests economic challenges, with mixed sector performance indicating potential volatility in emerging markets and commodity-related sectors.
Japan Industrial Output Rises Less than Expected âšī¸
Japan's industrial production rose 0.5% month-over-month in May 2025, with increases in production machinery and motor vehicles, but still underperformed market expectations and showed a 1.8% annual decline.
Mixed economic signals suggest moderate uncertainty in Japanese manufacturing sector. Modest growth indicates potential stabilization but falls short of market predictions, reflecting ongoing challenges in industrial output.
South Korea Industrial Production Declines Sharply in May âšī¸
South Korea's industrial production declined 2.9% month-on-month in May 2025, representing the steepest monthly contraction since July 2024 and significantly underperforming market expectations.
Consecutive monthly industrial production declines signal potential economic weakness, which could negatively impact emerging market and global market indices. The sharp contraction suggests broader manufacturing challenges and potential economic slowdown.