AI Data Insight
The final US Markit Manufacturing PMI reached 55.9 in September 2026, rebounding significantly from 53.9 in the previous month and marking the highest level since May 2022. Although the data was slightly lower than the preliminary reading of 57.0, both the new orders and employment sub-indices demonstrated strong momentum. However, supply chain bottlenecks and input costs have climbed again, adding concerns for future inflation and monetary policy.