Keywords: PMI


China: Industry Remains Under Pressure Despite Slight Improvement in Manufacturing Sector

The Chinese industry is still struggling to regain sustainable momentum. The manufacturing sector remained in contraction territory in August for the second consecutive month, despite a rise in its activity index compared to July. With weak domestic demand, a real estate crisis, and international uncertainties,......

US economy accelerates to strongest pace in more than four years

The U.S. economy gained momentum in August, with business activity expanding at its fastest pace in more than four years as stronger demand and improved corporate expectations supported hiring and overall economic growth. Preliminary data from S&P Global showed that the composite Purchasing Managers’......

Canada's services sector remains under pressure despite July PMI improvement

Canada's services industry showed modest signs of stabilization in July, but the sector continued to operate below growth territory as persistent economic uncertainty weighed on demand and business confidence. According to the latest S&P Global Canada Services PMI survey, the Business Activity......

UK manufacturing growth slows to four-month low as July PMI revised downward

Britain's manufacturing sector continued to expand in July 2026, but the pace of growth eased more than initially estimated, according to the latest purchasing managers' survey, highlighting fresh pressures on industrial activity despite the sector's sustained recovery. The final S&P......

China's manufacturing activity unexpectedly contracts in July as domestic demand remains weak

China's manufacturing sector unexpectedly returned to contraction in July, highlighting persistent challenges facing the world's second-largest economy as weak domestic demand and rising production costs continue to weigh on industrial activity. Official data released by the National Bureau......

UK private sector returns to growth in July as business confidence improves

Business activity in the United Kingdom returned to expansion in July, ending a three-month period of contraction as companies reported stronger operating conditions and easing cost pressures. The latest survey points to renewed momentum in the British economy, offering an early boost for the government......

German private sector returns to growth as manufacturing drives July PMI rebound

Germany's private sector returned to expansion in July, ending a four-month period of contraction as manufacturing activity gained momentum and lifted overall business performance. The latest survey suggests Europe's largest economy is showing early signs of recovery, although geopolitical risks......

UK services sector contracts at fastest pace since 2023 as Iran conflict weighs on Economy

Britain's services sector contracted for a second consecutive month in June, with business activity falling at its fastest pace since early 2023 as the economic effects of the conflict involving Iran continued to weigh on companies. The latest S&P Global Services Purchasing Managers' Index......

France's services sector remains in contraction as June PMI misses expectations

France's services sector remained in contraction in June, with business activity declining more than initially estimated as weak demand, persistent inflationary pressures and subdued confidence continued to weigh on the country's economy. According to the latest S&P Global survey, the France......