AI Data Insight
The US Q3 2026 ISM Manufacturing Customers' Inventories Index dropped to 40.7, down 1.6 from the previous period (Q2) at 42.3, continuing to be deeply entrenched in the "too low" territory. Coupled with the overall ISM Manufacturing PMI strongly climbing to 55.6, this indicates steady end-market demand and urgent inventory destocking. Driven by strong expectations of low customer inventories, it is expected to further boost future new orders and factory production, supporting the manufacturing sector to maintain a long-term expansion trend.