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23.10.202613:45:00UTC+00U.S. S&P Global Composite PMI Eases to 57.6 in October, Signaling Slight Cooling in Private Sector Momentum

The U.S. private sector showed a modest loss of momentum in October, as the S&P Global Composite PMI edged down to 57.6 from 58.4 in September 2026. Despite the decline, the indicator remains well above the 50.0 threshold that separates expansion from contraction, indicating that overall business activity continued to grow at a solid pace.

The October 2026 reading suggests that while the U.S. economy is still expanding, the pace of growth has moderated slightly compared with the previous month. Investors and policymakers may view the softer composite PMI as a sign of gradual cooling rather than a sharp slowdown, as both services and manufacturing activity remain in expansionary territory.

The latest data, updated on 23 October 2026, will factor into market expectations around the durability of U.S. economic growth and potential implications for corporate earnings and monetary policy in the months ahead.

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