AI Data Insight
The US Q4 2026 (October) Markit Composite PMI Flash slightly retreated to 57.6 from 58.4 in Q3 2026, meeting market expectations and remaining firmly above the boom-or-bust line. The manufacturing sector performed exceptionally well, hitting an over four-year high, with new orders and employment continuing to expand. However, input costs and selling prices surged simultaneously, suggesting that sticky inflation risks may prolong the high-interest-rate environment.