S&P Global released preliminary September 2026 Flash Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data for several major economies. These reports offer an early look at economic momentum.
U.S. data indicated continued economic resilience, though slightly cooling. Business activity remained well in expansion territory.
The Eurozone flash PMI indicated a third consecutive monthly expansion. Business activity grew at its fastest pace in nearly three-and-a-half years.
UK data signaled sluggish economic growth. It also showed intensifying inflationary pressures.