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Global manufacturing and services PMI trends

Overview

Global economic indicators show varied performance across sectors. In the United States, the services sector showed strength in August, with the ISM non-manufacturing PMI rising to 55.4 and the S&P Global Services PMI reaching 56.8. By late September, momentum surged as the US composite PMI hit 58.4, the fastest pace since July 2021.

US manufacturing has recently reached a 53-month high, with the S&P Global flash manufacturing PMI rising to 56.0 in October 2026. This expansion is supported by significant job growth, with factory hiring reaching its fastest pace since March 2012. However, this growth is accompanied by rising input costs; the Institute for Supply Management reported the Prices Index jumped to 77.9, with raw material prices increasing for 24 consecutive months across the six largest manufacturing industries. This trend may create ‘Order Cash Exposure,’ where manufacturers must finance materials and labor before receiving customer payments.

Strategic shifts are also evident in supply chains, as nearshoring to Mexico provides advantages for US manufacturers. By utilizing hubs like Monterrey and Guadalajara, companies are achieving shorter supply chains—with goods reaching the US in 3–5 days—while reducing geopolitical risk under the USMCA.

Regional trends remain diverse. The Eurozone’s composite PMI rose to 53.1 in September, its highest in 41 months. China’s manufacturing sector also showed growth, with the PMI rising to 52.1 in September. In the automotive sector, BMW is restructuring to focus on AI, BYD reported a 17% year-over-year sales increase, while General Motors reported a 5.5% year-over-year decline in third-quarter US sales.

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S&P Global · Institute for Supply Management · Eurozone · United States · China

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  • "Chinese leaders pledged to accelerate fiscal spending on already‑budgeted infrastructure projects for the rest of 2026, without launching new stimulus measures."

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    "The Politburo pledged to attach great importance to economic difficulties and consider new stimulus measures."

    The first claim asserts the Politburo pledged to consider new stimulus measures, while the second claim asserts they pledged to act without launching new stimulus measures.

  • "New Orders Index for July 2026 was 56.7, up from 56.0 in June."

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    "China’s new‑orders sub‑index fell to 48.5 in July 2026, the weakest level in more than three years."

    The first claim states the New Orders Index for July 2026 was 56.7, while the second claim states the new-orders sub-index fell to 48.5 in July 2026.

  • "India's Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grew 8.0% year-on-year in August 2026."

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    "The manufacturing sector in India grew by 9.0% in August 2026."

    The first claim states India's IIP grew 8.0% in August 2026, whereas the second claim states the manufacturing sector grew by 9.0% in the same period.

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Manufacturing sector shows strong expansion amid rising costs

    Manufacturing activity has hit a 53-month high with a PMI of 56.0, though rising raw material prices and growing order backlogs pose potential cash-flow risks for producers.

  2. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    US Manufacturing PMI reaches 53-month high amid nearshoring trends

    US Manufacturing PMI hit a 53-month high of 56.0 in October 2026, driven by rapid factory hiring and increased orders, while nearshoring to Mexico continues to bolster supply chain resilience.

  3. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Global manufacturing PMIs show expansion amid automotive industry shifts

    Global manufacturing PMIs for the US, Eurozone, and China show continued expansion, while the automotive sector faces restructuring and shifting EV demand.

  4. [BUSINESS] 39 sources
    Global PMI data shows mixed economic momentum in September

    September PMI data shows Eurozone activity accelerating to a 41-month high, while US services growth slows and Australian manufacturing contracts, amid rising global inflationary pressures.

  5. [BUSINESS] 25 sources
    India and China report divergent industrial trends in August 2026

    India's industrial output grew 8% in August 2026, led by manufacturing and electricity. Meanwhile, China's industrial profit growth slowed to 4.2% in August, though its manufacturing PMI returned to expansion.

  6. [BUSINESS] 31 sources
    Global economies show strong September growth in US, Eurozone, and India

    September S&P Global PMI data shows robust economic expansion in the US, Eurozone, and India, while Japan's manufacturing growth slowed amid persistent cost pressures.

  7. [BUSINESS] 10 sources
    US industrial production stalls in August as manufacturing output declines

    US manufacturing output fell 0.3% in August, its first decline this year, as rising costs and supply chain disruptions offset gains in the utility sector, leaving total industrial production unchanged.

  8. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Eurozone activity remains stable as France faces private sector contraction

    Eurozone economic activity remained stable in August with a composite PMI of 52.0, while France saw an accelerated contraction in its private sector, driven largely by a decline in services.

  9. [BUSINESS] 54 sources
    Global economic reports show mixed growth across services and industrial sectors

    Global economic reports show rising services activity in the US, China, and India, while Mozambique hits a four-year business high. Conversely, Nigeria faces an industrial crisis despite overall GDP growth.

  10. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Eurozone manufacturing shows signs of recovery led by Germany

    Eurozone manufacturing shows signs of recovery with PMI indices in expansion, led by growth in Germany, Italy, and Spain, while France reports a decline in overall economic activity.

  11. [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    US manufacturing shows mixed momentum in recent factory order and PMI data

    US manufacturing shows mixed signals as July saw a strong rebound in factory orders, while August data indicates a slowdown in industrial production and a decline in new orders.

  12. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    India manufacturing growth slows to five-year low in August

    India's manufacturing PMI fell to a five-year low of 52.8 in August amid weak demand, even as GST collections and UPI transactions show strong growth.

  13. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Global manufacturing growth accelerates in August

    Global manufacturing growth accelerated in August with the J.P. Morgan PMI hitting a three-month high, while the Kansas City Fed reported increased activity in its Tenth District.

  14. [BUSINESS] 49 sources
    China manufacturing PMI rises to 49.8 in August

    China's manufacturing PMI rose to 49.8 in August, exceeding expectations despite remaining in contraction territory. Production and new orders improved, though services and construction remain weak.

  15. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    United Kingdom economy shows August acceleration led by services

    The UK economy accelerated in August, led by a strong services sector with a PMI of 52.8, though manufacturing slowdowns and cautious hiring trends signal a fragile recovery.

  16. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Eurozone economic activity rises as manufacturing sector leads growth

    The Eurozone's composite PMI rose to 52.1 in August, driven by a strong manufacturing rebound fueled by demand for AI and defense technology, despite mixed results in France and Germany.

  17. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    US manufacturing activity reaches four-year high driven by AI

    US manufacturing activity hit a four-year high in July, driven largely by the rapid expansion of AI data centers and increased demand for power generation equipment.

  18. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    US manufacturing activity hits four-year high in July

    The US ISM Manufacturing Index reached a four-year high in July 2026, signaling seven months of expansion, though debates continue over actual capacity and employment growth.

  19. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Eurozone Services PMI Expands, Middle East Non‑Oil Activity Shows Uneven Recovery

    Eurozone services PMI returns to expansion at 51.7 in July, while the Middle East non‑oil PMI climbs to 55.4, showing uneven recovery across the regions.

  20. [BUSINESS] 44 sources
    Eurozone, UK and US Services PMI Rise in July 2026

    July 2026 PMI data show Eurozone, UK and US services expanding, India steady, Ireland strong, while China’s services slip to a two‑year low.

  21. [BUSINESS] 49 sources
    July 2026 Global Manufacturing PMI Shows Mixed Trends

    July 2026 manufacturing PMI readings show mixed results: China slows, Russia hits 18‑month high, India near five‑year low, Poland rebounds, UK slows, Australia stabilises, and Nigeria modestly expands.

  22. [BUSINESS] 25 sources
    China's July factory activity contracts as PMI falls to 49.2

    China's July PMI fell to 49.2, with new orders at 48.5 and export orders at 49.6; non‑manufacturing slipped to 49.0. The Politburo pledged heightened policy support amid weak demand and typhoon disruptions.

  23. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Polish industrial PMI plunges to 46.1 in June, sparking market concerns

    Polish industrial PMI dropped to 46.1 in June, the lowest in 11 months, while production data still show growth; the slump pressured EUR/PLN and coincided with the end of a fuel‑tax cut programme.

Sources

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