boj minutes, 2018-09-19
A different member pointed out that, although the latest figure of the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for services -- that is, for August -- had picked up, the PMI for manufacturing had been on a downtrend since early spring; thus, the member noted that it was necessary to closely monitor whether there were signs of deterioration in the European economy.
Sentiment: neutral
Topic: mp_economic_activity