AI Data Insight
In the third quarter of 2026, the US ISM Services Supplier Deliveries Index fell to 51.3, continuing its decline from the previous value of 52.8, indicating that the worsening of extended delivery times has slowed down. However, the overall Services PMI for the same period climbed significantly better than expected to 55.4. Coupled with geopolitical risks such as tariffs and the Middle East conflict returning to focus, strong demand and soaring cost pressures may add variables to the future inflation path.