AI Data Insight
The US Q3 2026 (September) ISM Services Supplier Deliveries Index rose to 53.2, up significantly from the previous 51.3, indicating a further slowdown in delivery speeds. Although the overall Services PMI edged down to 54.9, slightly below consensus, recurring supply chain bottlenecks driven by fuel costs and tariffs, coupled with the Prices Index hitting a more than two-year high, have triggered warning signs for the market regarding reigniting inflation risks.