AI Data Insight
The latest U.S. ISM Manufacturing Imports PMI climbed to 52.9 in Q4 2026, accelerating further from the previous Q3 2026 reading of 51.0, setting a record of nine consecutive months of expansion. The overall ISM Manufacturing PMI simultaneously rose to 55.5, beating market expectations and reflecting strong demand in production and new orders. Although corporate sentiment remains concerned about costs and tariffs, end-market inventory restocking is expected to continue supporting short-term import momentum.