AI Data Insight
The US ISM Manufacturing New Orders Index for 2026-09-01 (Q3 2026) climbed significantly to 55.3 from the previous value of 53.7, beating market expectations and dispelling concerns about a demand slowdown. Although the headline PMI dipped slightly, the double-digit growth in new orders and backlog of orders confirms the expansion momentum in manufacturing. Moving forward, close attention must be paid to cost-push inflation risks driven by energy and tariffs.