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01.10.202613:45:00UTC+00U.S. Manufacturing Momentum Strengthens as S&P Global PMI Climbs to 55.9 in September

The U.S. manufacturing sector showed stronger momentum in September, with the S&P Global Manufacturing PMI rising to 55.9, up from the previous reading of 53.9 recorded earlier in the same month. The latest data, updated on 1 October 2026, signal a firmer expansion in factory activity across the United States.

A PMI reading above 50 indicates growth in the manufacturing sector, and the move from 53.9 to 55.9 suggests an acceleration in output, new orders, or related components of manufacturing performance. While detailed drivers of the increase were not provided, the higher index level generally reflects improving operating conditions for U.S. manufacturers.

The September uptick may influence expectations for the broader U.S. economic outlook, as manufacturing remains a key barometer of industrial health and business confidence. Investors and policymakers will likely monitor upcoming releases closely to see whether this strengthening trend in manufacturing can be sustained into the final quarter of 2026.

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