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Eurozone, UK and US Services PMI Rise in July 2026
Eurozone composite PMI increased to 52.0 in July 2026, its strongest level in eight months, while the services sub‑index rose to 51.7, the highest in five months. The UK services PMI climbed to 52.1, marking the first growth since April. In the United States, the S&P Global services PMI jumped to 53.6 (final reading) and the ISM services PMI registered 54.1, both indicating solid expansion. India’s services PMI held at 53.3, and Ireland’s services PMI rose to 55.2, the fastest pace in eight months. China’s private‑sector services PMI fell to 50.4, the lowest since September 2024, signalling a slowdown. Manufacturing PMI readings also showed strength, with US manufacturing at 55.6 and Eurozone manufacturing at 51.9, supporting the broader picture of mixed but generally expanding economic activity across major economies in July 2026.
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- [● 7 SOURCES] The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark rate at 3.5‑3.75 % and may consider further hikes due to persistent inflation pressures. wsau.com · www.floordaily.net · industrialsupplymagazine.com
- [● 7 SOURCES] The ISM Manufacturing PMI for July was 55.6, the highest since May 2022. wsau.com · www.soldionline.it · finanzmarktwelt.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A manufacturing‑sector survey found inflation concerns now exceed those seen during the pandemic, adding pressure on the Fed.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The production index rose to 58.5 in July, up from 52.2 in June. wsau.com
- [● 12 SOURCES] Prices‑Paid Index for July 2026 was 71.1, down from 73.0 in June. industrialsupplymagazine.com · www.floordaily.net · finanzmarktwelt.de · www.soldionline.it · stonezone.com · +1 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] The employment index reached 52.8 in July, the first expansionary reading in 33 months. finanzmarktwelt.de
- [● 4 SOURCES] Supply‑chain constraints linked to the Middle‑East conflict kept input‑cost pressures elevated for U.S. manufacturers in July 2026. wsau.com
- [DISPUTED] New Orders Index for July 2026 was 56.7, up from 56.0 in June. wsau.com · industrialsupplymagazine.com · www.floordaily.net · finanzmarktwelt.de · www.soldionline.it · +1 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] U.S. ISM New Orders index for July 2026 was 56.7. wsau.com · www.floordaily.net · industrialsupplymagazine.com
- [● 12 SOURCES] Production Index for July 2026 was 58.5, the highest level since November 2021. wsau.com · www.floordaily.net · industrialsupplymagazine.com · finanzmarktwelt.de · www.soldionline.it · +1 more
- [● 12 SOURCES] U.S. ISM Manufacturing PMI for July 2026 was 55.6, the highest since May 2022. wsau.com · www.floordaily.net · industrialsupplymagazine.com · stonezone.com · finanzmarktwelt.de · +1 more
- [● 12 SOURCES] Employment Index for July 2026 was 52.8, the first expansionary reading in 33 months. wsau.com · www.floordaily.net · industrialsupplymagazine.com · finanzmarktwelt.de · www.soldionline.it · +1 more