AI Data Insight
In September 2026 (Q3 2026), the US ISM Services Employment Index rebounded to 50.1 from a previous reading of 47.8, beating the market expectation of 48.0 and successfully returning above the expansion-contraction threshold. However, while employment rebounded, the services prices paid index surged to a four-year high. This strong inflation stickiness may pose hidden concerns for the Federal Reserve's subsequent policy decisions.