The Institute for Supply Management’s service sector index grew to 54.9 in September from 51.5 in August. … READ MORE >
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Service sector extends growth in September
The overall service index eased to 53.6 from 54.5 in August, above the 49.9 threshold that indicates expansion. … READ MORE >
U.S. service sector expands in back-to-back months
The U.S. service purchasing managers index registered at 55.1 in February, only slightly lower than the prior month at 55.2. … READ MORE >
Service sector grew faster in July, beating forecasts
The service sector grew faster than expected in July on the back of broad-based increasing business activities and new orders. … READ MORE >
Chart of the day: Service sector expands at record pace
The shift back to spending on services continued to accelerate in November as the headline purchasing managers’ index for services reached an all-time high, according to data released by the Institute of Supply Management on Friday. … READ MORE >