AI Data Insight
The latest Q3 2026 data shows that the US ISM Services Imports Index reached 56.3, a significant increase of 4.5 percentage points from the previous 51.8, remaining in the expansion zone for two consecutive months. Driven by the peak summer season and robust domestic demand, the overall Services PMI also exceeded market expectations, rising to 55.4. Despite facing dual pressures from geopolitics and inflation, economic fundamentals continue to support the rapid growth of the services sector and import activities.