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US ISM Services PMI hits 9-month high in May

The latest data shows that the US ISM non manufacturing index rose to 53.8 in May, reaching a 9-month high. The final value of S&P Global Services PMI in May was 54.8, higher than April's 51.3.

Non Manufacturing Index

  • ISM Non Manufacturing Index rose to 53.8 in May, reaching a 9-month high.
  • S&P Global Services PMI: The final value in May was 54.8, higher than April's 51.3.

Main Index Breakdown

  • Business Activity Production Index: jumped to 61.2, the largest monthly increase since 2021.
  • New Orders Index: Up to 54.1, steady growth in demand.
  • Employment Index: slightly up to 47.1, still in the contraction interval.
  • Supplier Delivery Index: rose to 52.7, with delivery times slowing down.
  • New Export Orders Index: risen significantly to 61.8, returning to the expansion range.

Inflation and Prices

  • Price Index: May slightly down to 58.1, inflation pressure still exists.

Other indices

  • Inventory Index: Slows to 52.1, the rate of inventory accumulation has slowed down.
  • Inventory Prosperity Index: Sliding to 57.7, showing that companies believe that inventory is too high.

industry difference

  • Growth sectors: 13 service sectors, including real estate, healthcare, report growth.
  • Declining industries: 5 industries, including retail, saw declines.

Employment and Economic Environment

  • The Employment Challenge: difficulty in filling positions and controlling labor costs.
  • Business Environment Barriers: Inflation and interest rates are the main obstacles.

Future outlook

  • Services Resilience: Services will continue to grow with summer and holiday season.

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