Economic Data Evidence

The ISM Services Prices Index registered 71.3% in May 2026 (released Wednesday June 3) - its highest reading since August 2022 - with all 18 service industries reporting higher prices and petroleum-related products newly appearing on the up-in-price list. The overall Services PMI rose to 54.5% (from April's 53.6%), the 23rd consecutive month of expansion. A second prices survey, after the 82.1 manufacturing reading, confirming sticky and broadening input costs while growth holds.

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Evidence Strength
Strong
Evidence Observed At
Jun 3, 2026 · 2:00 PM UTC
Citation
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/services-pmi-at-54-5-may-2026-ism-services-pmi-report-302789082.html
Citation Source
ism
Indicator Value
71.3
Indicator Period
May 2026