/KASE, April 3, 2026/ – Freedom Holding Corp. has provided Kazakhstan Stock Exchange (KASE) with a review of the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) of Kazakhstan's service sector for March 2026.

Below are comments from Saltanat Mukhambetaliyeva, Economics Research and Analytics Head, Freedom Holding Operations LLP:

"Kazakhstan's services sector showed a moderate recovery in March: the Business Activity Index rose to 49.2 (up from 48.0 in February), closely approaching the neutral threshold. The sector is adapting to the dual impact of input cost pressures and subdued demand. A positive signal was the slowing growth rate of input prices, which returned to levels seen in late 2025, alongside a recovery in new orders. This subdued demand aligns with official statistics showing a slowdown in consumer lending growth in recent months. Nevertheless, amid a downturn in manufacturing, services remained a stabilising factor for the economy in the first quarter. Business expectations for the year ahead continue to improve on a wave of cautious optimism, though they remain below long-term average.".

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[2026-04-03]