ISM services PMI rises to 55.4 in August
U.S. services-sector activity continued to expand, with ISM’s services purchasing managers index at 55.4 in August versus 54.1 in July, keeping a 26-month expansion streak.
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US services sector accelerates in August as ISM and S&P Global PMIs strengthen
By Dean SealU.S. services-sector activity continued to expand last month, maintaining a 26-month streak, a survey of managers found.The Institute for Supply Management's purchasing managers index for services providers was 55.4 in August compared with 54.1 in July.
Economists polled by The Wall Str…