AI Data Insight
The US ISM Services Inventories Index jumped to 56.7 in Q3 2026, surging from the previous value of 51.4, indicating an accelerated expansion in services inventories. The headline ISM Services PMI also rose to 55.4, beating market expectations of 54.3, reflecting strong economic momentum. Despite supply chain challenges posed by tariffs and Middle East conflicts, strong summer peak season demand continued to drive the growth in inventories and new orders.