Background The ISM Services Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) is a key monthly indicator reflecting the health of the U.S. services sector. A reading above 50 signals expansion compared to the previous month, while below 50 indicates contraction. Given that services account for roughly 70% of the U.S. economy, the September 2026 PMI will provide crucial…
Background The ISM Services Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) is a key monthly indicator that tracks the health of the U.S. services sector. A reading above 50 signals expansion compared to the previous month, while a reading below 50 indicates contraction. The August 2026 report, scheduled for release on September 3, will provide fresh insight into…
Background The ISM Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) is a key monthly indicator that reflects the health of the U.S. manufacturing sector. A reading above 50 signals expansion compared to the previous month, while a reading below 50 indicates contraction. The August 2026 PMI report, scheduled for release on September 1, will provide fresh insight…
Background The ISM Services Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) is a key monthly indicator that tracks the health of the U.S. services sector. A reading above 50 signals expansion compared to the previous month, while a reading below 50 indicates contraction. The services sector accounts for a significant portion of the U.S. economy, so this index…
Background The ISM Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) is a key monthly indicator that reflects the health of the U.S. manufacturing sector. A reading above 50 signals expansion compared to the previous month, while a reading below 50 indicates contraction. The July 2026 PMI report, scheduled for release on August 3, will provide fresh insight…
Background The ISM Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) is a key monthly indicator of economic health in the U.S. manufacturing sector. A reading above 50 signals expansion compared to the previous month, while below 50 indicates contraction. The May 2026 PMI report, scheduled for release on June 1, will provide fresh insight into the sector’s…