Purchasing Managers’ Index Data and Business Activity News

  • Ciaran Ryan
  • 05.06.2026
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 ...
  • Ciaran Ryan
  • 04.06.2026
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 ...
  • Ciaran Ryan
  • 03.06.2026
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 ...
  • Andreas Kristo
  • 22.05.2026
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 ...
  • Oleg Tkachenko
  • 18.02.2026
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 ...