Purchasing Managers’ Index Data and Business Activity News
U.S. services sector growth eases in June as employment returns to expansion
Momentum in the U.S. services economy softens in June as a surge in orders linked to the Middle East conflict fades. Hiring in the sector returns to growth after three months of contraction, ...
UK construction downturn eases in June as PMI edges higher
Britain's construction sector remains under pressure in June, with activity contracting sharply but showing a slight improvement from May's six-year low. The latest survey points to weaker ...
UK services sector contracts further in June as Iran war pressures demand
Britain's services economy loses more momentum at the end of the second quarter, with activity shrinking for a second straight month in June. The downturn reflects weaker demand, political ...
U.S. manufacturing activity eases in June as factory price pressures stay elevated
After a strong May reading, U.S. factory activity slows in June as some of the boost from businesses rushing orders ahead of potential shortages and higher costs starts to fade. Manufacturing ...
UK manufacturing growth cools in June as stockpiling props up output
Britain's manufacturing sector loses momentum in June even as factories see a short-term lift from customers building inventories before expected price increases and supply chain disruption. The ...
Philip Morris wins FDA nod to market Zyn as lower-risk nicotine product in the U.S.
The U.S. nicotine market is shifting further toward smoke-free products as cigarette sales continue to decline and tobacco groups push alternative offerings. The Food and Drug Administration now ...
U.S. manufacturing employment contracts at fastest pace since pandemic, S&P Global survey shows
U.S. factory hiring is weakening sharply in June as manufacturers face rising costs, policy uncertainty and concerns about supply disruptions linked to the Iran war. The downturn in employment ...
U.S. factory employment cuts near crisis-era highs as cost pressures hit manufacturing
U.S. manufacturers are signaling some of the sharpest job reductions in years even as headline factory activity improves in June. The stronger reading appears to be driven largely by inventory ...
U.S. manufacturing activity rises as factory job cuts deepen
June factory activity in the U.S. continues to expand as companies bring forward orders to guard against shortages and higher input costs. The gain in output coincides with a sharp deterioration ...
UK manufacturing orders hit deepest contraction since 2020, CBI survey shows
Britain's manufacturing sector faces a sharper downturn in June as order books weaken to their lowest level since the pandemic period. The decline comes despite some easing in Middle East ...
UK services sector contracts at fastest pace since January 2023
Britain's private-sector slowdown deepens in June as weakness in services adds to pressure on an economy that is already struggling to sustain growth. The figures point to a difficult backdrop for ...
U.S. labor market data pressure bitcoin, reinforce rate hike outlook
Stronger-than-expected May hiring in the U.S. is adding to pressure across risk assets as investors reassess the path of interest rates. The jobs report supports a view of continued economic ...
UK construction sector contracts as May PMI hits lowest level since 2020
Britain's construction industry remains under pressure in May as weaker demand, rising input costs and supply disruption deepen the sector's downturn. The latest survey shows the sharpest ...
U.S. services sector growth accelerates in May as input cost pressures intensify
Rising concerns over supply disruptions and cost increases linked to the war with Iran are prompting U.S. services businesses to place orders earlier and rebuild inventories in May. The latest ...
Christophe Barraud: U.S. flash PMI shows weak growth in May 2026 amid rising prices
Christophe Barraud, chief economist and strategist at Market Securities, highlights that the U.S. S&P Global Flash PMI for May 2026 shows subdued growth as firms face a surge in costs. According ...
Daniel Lacalle: U.S. manufacturing recovery accelerates with 0.6% output rise
Daniel Lacalle highlights the positive trajectory of U.S. manufacturing, as industrial production posts its biggest rise in a year, climbing 0.4% in December. With manufacturing production ...
